TITLE: Sin that damns

TEXT: John 5:28-30

PROPOSITION: It is our unrepented sin that will condemn us in the judgment.

QUESTION: Which?

KEY WORD: Sins

SCRIPTURE READING: Same

INTRODUCTION:

1. All of us sin, Romans 3:23; none is righteous, Romans 3:10
2. Person asked me, "What sin will send me to hell?"
3. It is clear that some will be lost, condemned to hell.

What is the sin that damns? IS IT:

Immorality

1. John 8:1-11 – woman in adultery, Neither do I condemn thee, sin no more
2. 1 Corinthians 5 – man living in fornication – urge him to repent

Murder

1. Acts 2:23, 38
2. Acts 3:14-15, 19
3. Paul – Acts 8:1, 9:1, 2 Timothy 4:8 – crown of righteousness laid up

Theft

1. Ephesians 4:28 – stop stealing, change your life (repent), seek forgiveness

Liars

1. Revelation 21:8 – all liars in the lake of fire
2. Titus 1:12-13 – Cretians are always liars, rebuke to be sound in faith

Lust

1. James 1:13-15 – drawn away of own lusts
2. 2 Timothy 2:22 – flee youthful lusts

Negligence

1. Hebrews 10:25-27 – not forsaking (AWOL) from God's service
2. Hebrews 2:3 – neglect so great a salvation

Busybody (Gossip, Talebearing)

1. 1 Peter 4:15 – do not suffer as busybody in other men's matters

Hypocrisy

1. Matthew 23:27 – white sepulchers, bull of uncleanness

Conclusion: Here is a simple answer to the question –

1. God will forgive all sin –
   when we repent and obey God's commands – 1 John 1:9
2. The sin that damns = the sin we have not repented, sought correction, asked for forgiveness.
3. Not a Christian – believe in Jesus, confess that faith, immersed for remission of sins, life faithful life for God
4. Christian – repent, pray for forgiveness, announce (as public as sin) your change