SIN: Disobedience of God's laws. Comes from Greek word HAMARTIA -- missing the mark.

I. CAUSE OF SIN

People prefer sin! Ps. 52.1-3; Pr. 2.14; Jn.3.20

II. COMMONALITY OF SIN

People sin! Rom. 3.23; 1 Jn.1.8

III. CONCEALMENT OF SIN

People pretend to have no sin! Pr. 28.13; Is. 29.15

IV. COST OF SIN

People face eternal punishment because of sin. Rom. 6.23

use LUST (Eskimo killing a wolf story) #135

use PLEASURE (sea gull at Niagra) #168
 
 

Gary Marcum - East 38th Street Free Will Baptist - 063096am