TITLE:  Sin Unto Death
TEXT:  1 John 5:16-19
PROPOSITION:  We may have committed a sin that leads to death.
QUESTION:  What?
KEY WORD:  Applications
SCRIPTURE READING:  Same

INTRODUCTION:

1. Many talk about, discuss an “unpardonable sin”
2. Our text uses the phrase – “sin unto death”
3. This sermon will not look at the “unpardonable sin”

 Logic – Unpardonable Sin

1. If there is a sin that is unpardonable – why worry about it?
2. There is no sense trying to see if we did it – too late!

 Logic – 1 John 5

1. Every sin confessed will be forgiven – 1 John 1:9
2. There is a sin unto death – do not pray for them
3. Conclusion: Sin not confessed = sin unto death

 Application

1. Lying
2. Gossip
3. Slander
4. Forsaking assemblies
5. Not discerning the Lord in communion
6. Profanity
7. Sins known only by you
   1. Lust
   2. Greed
   3. Jealousy, Envy
   4. Hatred
8. Sins in your home / family
   1. Anger
   2. Violence
   3. Profanity
   4. Abuse
9. Moral wrongs in your life
10. Adultery, Fornication, Rape, Homosexuality – sins of sexual conduct
11. See lists
    1. Galatians 5:19-21
    2. Romans 1:29-32
    3. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

 How to Prevent

1. Take an honest look at yourself
2. Are there sins in your life that are not corrected?
3. Confession should be as open and public as the sin is known
   1. Private – Repent and pray
   2. Known – Confess to those who know; Repent; Pray
   3. Public – Confess to church; Repent; Request forgiveness