Sin Is - 10/26/08pm

Genesis 3:1-24 -Sin of Adam and Eve
-Broke God’s law
-Followed the devil
-Were in bondage to that sin
-Were separated from God by that sin
-Were punished for that sin
We often talk about sin. But what is sin? What does sin do? What are the consequences of sin? Let us look to the Bible, that we may better understand why we must avoid sin, and serve righteousness!
Sin is…Breaking God’s Law
I John 3:4 -Sin is lawlessness
James 4:17 -Failure to do what is good is sin
Sin is…of the Devil
I John 3:7-10 -Those who sin are of the Devil
John 8:37-47 -Those opposing Christ were sons of the Devil
Sin is…Slavery
John 8:34 -Sinners are the servants of sin
Romans 6:12-23 -Slaves to sin
Sin is…Separation from God
Isaiah 59:1-4 -Iniquity has separated them from God
II Corinthians 6:14-15 -What does righteousness and lawlessness have in common?
Amos 3:3 -How can two walk together unless they are agreed?
I John 1:7, 2:6 -Walking in the light, walking with Him
Sin is…Going to Be Punished
Romans 6:23 -Wages of sin is death
I Thessalonians 4:3-6 -The Lord will punish men for such sins
II Thessalonians 1:1-10 -Punishment of sinners
Sin is…Forgivable
I Timothy 1:15 -Christ came to save sinners
James 5:20 -Convert a sinner, save a soul
Acts 2:38 -Baptism for forgiveness of sins
Acts 8:22 -After baptism, pray for forgiveness