Sin
A Reason for Unanswered Prayer – Ezekiel 20:31
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There may be many reasons for unanswered prayer. But one of them is sin in our lives. We should not expect God to hear us if that is the case.
Was the Fall a Necessary Part of God’s Plan?
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Was the fall in the garden a regrettable mishap? Or is the fall somehow necessary to accomplish God's purpose in creation?
God Gave Us Over to Depravity – Romans 1:28
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Because humanity has turned away from God, he has given us over to depravity. And it is only through faith in Jesus that we can be rescued.
Sin and the Law – Romans 7:8-9
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Without the law, sin does not have an opportunity to express itself. But when a commandment is given, the ugliness within us is exposed.
My Sin Has Separated Me from God – Isaiah 59:1-2
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As a believer, when I feel separated from God, it is likely because of my sin. It comes between us and hinders a close relationship.
In Those Days Israel Had No King – Judges 21:25
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In the days of the judges, Israel had no king to lead them. And the result was that everyone did what they wanted and evil abounded.
Baptized into Christ Jesus – Romans 6:3-4
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As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we have been baptized into his death and resurrection. We have died to sin and can live for him.
If Your Brother or Sister Sins – Matthew 18:15
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How do you respond when you know that a brother or sister in Christ has been caught up in sin? Go to them and seek their repentance.
Sin’s Far-Reaching Consequences – Joshua 7:10-12
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The far-reaching consequences of Achan's sin may be an extreme example. But our sin has an impact on us as well as those around us.
We Were Bought at a Price
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As believers, we were bought from slavery to sin at a great price, the blood of Jesus. And that should impact all that we do in this life.
Why Did God Flood the World?
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Why did God flood the world? The most obvious answer is because of sinfulness. But it also gives us an example of the consequences of sin.
The One Enthroned in Heaven Laughs – Psalm 2:4-6
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God, the one enthroned in heaven, laughs at all of the feeble attempts of humanity to usurp his sovereign place over all of the creation.
