A Study of Sin1 John 3:4-10

Definition of Sin – 1 John 3:4

• Sin is Lawlessness.• All have sinned. (Rom. 3:23)• Sin separates us from God. (Isaiah 59:1-2)• Sin is the product of giving in to our own

lusts. (James 1:13-15)

Definition of Sin – 1 John 3:4

• Sins are not inherited. (Ezek. 18:20)• We are not born into sin. (Matt. 18:2-4)

Examples of Sin

• Adam and Eve in the Garden (Gen. 3:3-6, 14-19)• King Saul (1 Sam. 15:16-24)• King David (1 Chron. 21:1-3,7)

Results of Sin

• Spiritual Death (Rom. 6:23)• Rejected by Christ (Matt. 7:21-23)

Jesus Came to Take Away Our Sins – 1 John 3:5

• Through Christ we have an escape from death and a hope for eternal life

(Rom. 5:17-21)• God shows His love for us through Christ

(Rom. 5:8-9, John 3:16)• Christ lived a sinless life as an example to us

(1 Pet. 2:21-24, Heb. 4:15)

Therefore, We Should Walk In Sin No More – 1 John 3:6-10

• This does not mean that we cannot sin (once saved always saved), but that we cannot continue in sin and remain a child of God. (1 John 1:5-10, Rom. 6:1-2, Matt. 5:48)

• We need to deny ungodliness and worldly desires

(Titus 2:11-15)• We need to bridle our tongue (James 1:26)

Therefore, We Should Walk In Sin No More – 1 John 3:6-10

• We need to abstain from every form of evil (1 Thess. 5:22, 4:3, 1 Pet. 2:11, 1 Cor. 6:9-11)• We need to have a love for all but especially

our brethren (1 John 3:11-19, 1 Pet. 4:8, Rom. 12:9-10, John 13:34-35, 1 Pet. 1:22, John 15:12-14,

14:15)

In Conclusion

• Sin is a transgression of God’s Commandments (1 John 3:4)

• Christ came to take away our sins. (1 John 3:5)• Therefore we should no longer walk in sin, but

should instead have a love for God, which means keeping His commandments.

(1 John 3:6-10)

Have Your Sins Been Washed Away?

• Hear the Word of God (Romans 10:17)

• Believe in Christ (John 8:24)

• Confess Jesus as Lord and Christ (Romans 10:9)

• Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)

• Be baptized for the remission of sins (1 Pet 3:21)