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.
What Is Sin? – Doctrine 203
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What is sin? It is acting on my own selfish desires and counter to God's desire for me. Sin leads to eternal separation from God.
Throwing Stones – John 8:7
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It would be so easy to join with the religious leaders of Jesus' day and throw stones at those who are sinful. But am I any better than them?
The Danger of a Little Yeast – 1 Corinthians 5:6-8
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Sin in my life is like yeast, starting off little, but growing over time. Don't give the devil a foothold by accepting sin in your life.
The Far-Reaching Consequences of Our Sin – 1 Samuel 28:19
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Our sin is never just a personal matter. It has far-reaching consequences, impacting everyone who is a part of our lives.
The Theology of Genesis: Scattering of the Nations – Gen. 9-11
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The story of the scattering of the nations at Babel sets the scene for the beginning of God's redemptive work that culminates with Jesus' work.
The Theology of Genesis: A Downward Spiral – Genesis 4 & 5
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Genesis 4 & 5 reflect a world that is on a downward spiral. What started with the fall in the garden continued to get ever more sinful.
The Theology of Genesis: Fall and Exile – Genesis 3
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The Genesis 3 tells us what happened to God's good creation. It is the story of the fall of humanity and our exile from the garden.
Sermon on the Mount: Committing Adultery – Matthew 5:27-30
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Jesus here tells us that adultery is not just a physical action, but is also a matter of the heart. And he calls us to be pure in all we do.
Bringing Shame to the Cause of Christ – Psalm 69:5-6
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My sinful actions don't hurt just myself and those directly involved. They can also bring shame to the cause of Christ and other believers.
The Burden of Sin – Psalm 38:1-4
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We should take sin in our lives seriously. It should be a heavy burden for us. Confess and repent. Then seek restoration with God.
Broken Over Sin In the Body – Ezra 9:6
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The consequences of sin in the body are severe. We should respond to it like Ezra, in confession and repentance, even if the sin is not ours.
