Lendle

This book is God's words about Sin and talks about the following: - The Divine Commandment- Definition of sin First: Sin is death and perdition Second: Sin is disobedience and transgression Third: Sin is resistance and disobedience to the Holy Spirit Fourth: Sin is evil and filthiness Fifth: Sin is disgrace Sixth: Sin is straying and destruction Seventh: Sin is defeat and loss Eighth: Domination of sin is servitude Ninth: Sin kills man Tenth: None is righteous … not even one … all we are sinners- Types and models of sin First: Miscellaneous types of sin Second: Sins with no forgiveness- Motives for sin First: Lack of knowledge and fear of God Second: Ignorance and lack of wisdom Third: Temptation of the devil Fourth : Absence of chastening Fifth : False prophets and wrong teachings Sixth : Pride Seventh : Lusts Eighth : Evil company Ninth : Sins caused by the tongue Tenth : Love of sin more than God- The influence of sin First: Sin causes harm to the sinner alone Second: The influence of sin on man a) Spiritual and inner influence 1. Sin corrupts our divine image 2. Sin makes us lose simplicity and purity 3. Sin makes us lose our dignity 4. Sin separates us from God 5. Sin grieves the soul and causes suffering 6. Sin makes us lose peace of heart 7. Longing for sin b) The influence of sin on children and grandchildren c) The influence of sin on the surroundings Third: The impact of sin on God a) Sin grieves God and arouses His anger b) Sin necessitates punishment 1. Punishment of sins 2. Punishment on the Day of Judgment- Character and condition of the sinner- Dealing with sin and sinners First: How God deals with sin and sinners a) God knows sin and sinners b) God protects against the evil of sin c) God's way and holiness in dealing with sinners d) God's Holy Spirit convicts us of sin e) God condemns sin and does not justify the guilty f) The Lord is Merciful and Righteous towards sinners g) God's word witnesses against our sins Second: How should we deal with sinners- Justifying sin is God's work, but man has a role First: God's work a) God wants to forgive our sins b) Forgiveness of sins by the Atoning Sacrifice of Christ 1. Animal sacrifices of the Old Testament are symbols of the Sacrifice of the Lord Christ 2. Christ our Lord Incarnate is the Atoning Sacrifice saving from sin Prophecies of the Old Testament Fulfillment of the prophecies c) The Lord and heaven rejoice at the repentance of one sinner Second: The Role of man a) Believing in the name of Jesus Christ b) Humbleness, repentance, and confession of sin c) Prayer and seeking God's forgiveness d) The prayers of priests and saints imploring God for His mercies e) Priests have the authority to forgive sins f) Renouncing and refraining from sin g) Compensating for sin h) Merciful and righteous acts i) Forbearance and forgiveness- Avoiding and resisting sin First: By fear of God and love for Him Second: By submission to God and obedience to His commandments Third: By wisdom Fourth: By leaving the lead to the Spirit and spiritual struggling Fifth: By prayer and asking for God's guidance Sixth: By abhorring sin Seventh: By being on guard against sin and fleeing from it Eighth: By holding oneself accountable Ninth: By avoiding stumbling blocks Tenth: By self-control Eleventh: By rebuking oneself Twelfth: By abiding steadfastly in Christ- Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered