A STUDY OF SIN

Sin is REAL

1.      Many deny its existence

2.      They try to find a solution in drinking, adultery, stealing

3.      To deny sin is:

a.      Unbiblical

b.      Unreasonable

Sin’s RANGE – Sin was universal in:

1.      Noah’s day – Genesis 6:5

2.      David’s day – Psalm 14:1

3.      Solomon’s day – Ecc. 7:20

4.      Isaiah’s day – Isaiah 53:6

5.      Jesus’ day – John 8:7

6.      Paul’s day – Romans 8:23

7.      John’s day – 1 John 5:19

Sin’s RUIN

1.      Angels that sinned – 2 Peter 2:4

2.      Mankind – Romans 5:12

3.      Cities – Sodom and Gomorrah

Sin’s RESULTS

1.      Separates from God – Isaiah 59:2

2.      Enslaves – Romans 6:16-17

3.      Death – Romans 6:23; 5:12; James 1:13-15

Sin’s REMEDY

1.      Jesus frees us from sin’s guilt

2.      Jesus frees us from the power of sin

3.      Jesus frees us from the practice of sin

4.      Jesus frees us from the penalty of sin