On Sin
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 ESV The way to cover our sin is to uncover it by confession. Richard Sibbes (1577 – 1635)
On Sin
Whether by oversight or satisfaction, man is inherently sinful. Sin causes a breach of our relationship and unity with our Creator. The only way back is through Jesus Christ; “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.”
Avoid Charging Ostriches
If you live in alligator country, you know not to try and outrun an alligator. Over short distances, alligators can reach 30 mph (50 km). Ostriches are faster than alligators. An ostrich can reach speeds in excess of 40 mph (65 km). And a kick from an ostrich’s leg can hit with an impact of […]
On Forgiveness
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9 ESV We continue our exploration of sin with a look at the attributes […]
On Sin
Sin is forsaking fellowship with God in order to pursue your own pleasures. Against you, and you alone, have I sinned; I have done what is evil in your sight. You will be proved right in what you say, and your judgment against me is just. Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew […]
You Are Terminally Ill. The Doctor Has A Cure.
Imagine you were a doctor, and you ran tests on a patient and learned they had some illness. But you did not tell them because it might hurt their feelings, or make them feel sad or unhappy. You would be sued for malpractice. Particularly if you had the cure for the disease. The test is […]
Called To Radical Life-Change
“God overlooks it as long as you don’t know any better—but that time is past. The unknown is now known, and He’s calling for a radical life-change. He has set a day when the entire human race will be judged and everything set right. And He has already appointed the judge, confirming Him before everyone […]
Co-Crucifixion: Complete and Effective Decision About Sin
Have you made the decision about sin that it must be completely killed in you? It takes a long time to come to the point of making this complete and effective choice about sin. It is, however, the greatest moment in your life once you decide that sin must die in you – not simply […]
Falling Short
When (not if) we sin and fall short, the first step in returning to right relationship with God is to acknowledge our sin before Him. We are often unwilling to admit our sin to God because we refuse to admit it to ourselves. If we are truly surrendered, it is easier to face the brutal […]
The Penalty Of Sin
The penalty of sin is that little by little you get used to it, until you finally come to the place where you no longer even realize that it is sin.