90 likes | 225 Vues
Sin is a universal struggle, as highlighted in Romans 14:23 and 6:23. We face the consequences of our choices, often feeling isolated in our failures (Isaiah 59:1-15). However, the message of the Gospel offers hope and reconciliation through Jesus Christ, contrary to our sinful nature (Romans 3:21-26). Embracing faith helps us overcome doubt and despair. The good news reminds us of the eternal life gifted by God, replacing our spiritual death with His love and acceptance (Hosea 13:14). Let us choose faith over sin and seek redemption.
E N D
Romans 14:23 23 But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin.
Proverbs 24:9 9The devising of foolishness is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
Romans 6:23 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Sin is “Every Man’s” Failure • You are not alone – Rom. 3:9-20 • Misery loves company, but there is no solace or comfort while living in sin!
Sin is “My” Failure • You are completely alone – Isa. 59:1-15 • To sin is to choose to be at enmity with God, Who wants nothing more than to love you as His child – Rom. 5:6-11; 8:5-8; Col. 1:21; Jas. 4:4 (cf. 2 Pet. 3:9; 1 Tim. 2:3-4) • To sin is to choose to be a child of Satan, and Satan will never love you – John 8:41-47 cf. 1 Pet. 5:8-9 (Luke 22:31; Luke 4:1-13) • Sin rightfully begets hopelessness, which makes us desperate for hope, though many struggle to see the hope that is set before them – Eph. 2:11-13; Heb. 6:18; 7:19 (cf. Psa. 51:1-19)
Sin is “My” Failure • Thus comes the gospel of Jesus Christ, and reconciliation through it • The gospel is good news – Luke 2:8-14; 4:16-22 • Are you ashamed of it? – Rom. 1:16 • It is God’s redemptive message of reconciliation– Isa. 59:16-20; Rom. 3:21-26
Hosea 13:14 14 “I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death. O Death, I will be your plagues! O Grave, I will be your destruction! Pity is hidden from My eyes.”