LET'S FACE THE FACTS---IF I BREAK GOD'S LAW I HAVE SINNED, IF I SIN I HAVE BROKEN GODS LAW.
First, we will read the most simple, succinct definition of sin to be found in Holy Writ. John declared, “WHOSOEVER COMMITTETH SIN TRANSGRESSETH ALSO THE LAW: FOR SIN IS THE TRANSGRESSION OF THE LAW” (1 John 3:4). Please fix this verse clearly in your thinking, because the rest of the chapter focuses on the nature of sin and utilizes this exclusive definition for it. The text is very clear, but we need to quantify the word “LAW” in this verse. What law is being referred to? Paul answers in a parallel discussion about sin in Romans 7:7. He asks: “WHAT SHALL WE SAY THEN? IS THE LAW SIN? GOD FORBID. Nay, I HAD NOT KNOWN SIN, BUT BY THE LAW: FOR I HAD NOT KNOWN LUST, EXCEPT THE LAW HAD SAID, THOU SHALT NOT COVET.” Here the meaning is beyond question. Paul quotes directly from the Ten Commandments and declares unequivocally that sin is the breaking of that law.
So, as we read further in 1 John 3, keep clearly in mind that the word sin has been defined in verse 4 as the breaking of the MORAL LAW of the decalogue. Verse 5 continues the discussion with these words, “And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins.” What was Jesus to take from us? Our sins. WHAT IS SIN? BREAKING THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. Therefore, He came to save us from transgressing those laws. He came to keep us from sinning.
Then John begins a series of radical statements of truth which have confounded many modern Christians. He said, “WHOSOEVER ABIDETH IN HIM SINNETH NOT: WHOSOEVER SINNETH HATH NOT SEEN HIM, NEITHER KNOWN HIM” (verse 6). Powerful. Some men are known for bold preaching, but never have I heard such strong words from any living prophet or preacher. Declares the beloved John, “Anyone who keeps walking in disobedience to the Ten Commandments has NEVER met Jesus and knows nothing about His salvation.” Shocking? Indeed, it is.
Even though we are not justified by works, we are not exempt from obedience either.( love is fulfilling the law Romans 13:10).
14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
'Revelation 22:14-15'
First, we will read the most simple, succinct definition of sin to be found in Holy Writ. John declared, “WHOSOEVER COMMITTETH SIN TRANSGRESSETH ALSO THE LAW: FOR SIN IS THE TRANSGRESSION OF THE LAW” (1 John 3:4). Please fix this verse clearly in your thinking, because the rest of the chapter focuses on the nature of sin and utilizes this exclusive definition for it. The text is very clear, but we need to quantify the word “LAW” in this verse. What law is being referred to? Paul answers in a parallel discussion about sin in Romans 7:7. He asks: “WHAT SHALL WE SAY THEN? IS THE LAW SIN? GOD FORBID. Nay, I HAD NOT KNOWN SIN, BUT BY THE LAW: FOR I HAD NOT KNOWN LUST, EXCEPT THE LAW HAD SAID, THOU SHALT NOT COVET.” Here the meaning is beyond question. Paul quotes directly from the Ten Commandments and declares unequivocally that sin is the breaking of that law.
So, as we read further in 1 John 3, keep clearly in mind that the word sin has been defined in verse 4 as the breaking of the MORAL LAW of the decalogue. Verse 5 continues the discussion with these words, “And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins.” What was Jesus to take from us? Our sins. WHAT IS SIN? BREAKING THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. Therefore, He came to save us from transgressing those laws. He came to keep us from sinning.
Then John begins a series of radical statements of truth which have confounded many modern Christians. He said, “WHOSOEVER ABIDETH IN HIM SINNETH NOT: WHOSOEVER SINNETH HATH NOT SEEN HIM, NEITHER KNOWN HIM” (verse 6). Powerful. Some men are known for bold preaching, but never have I heard such strong words from any living prophet or preacher. Declares the beloved John, “Anyone who keeps walking in disobedience to the Ten Commandments has NEVER met Jesus and knows nothing about His salvation.” Shocking? Indeed, it is.
Even though we are not justified by works, we are not exempt from obedience either.( love is fulfilling the law Romans 13:10).
14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
'Revelation 22:14-15'
LET'S FACE THE FACTS---IF I BREAK GOD'S LAW I HAVE SINNED, IF I SIN I HAVE BROKEN GODS LAW.
First, we will read the most simple, succinct definition of sin to be found in Holy Writ. John declared, “WHOSOEVER COMMITTETH SIN TRANSGRESSETH ALSO THE LAW: FOR SIN IS THE TRANSGRESSION OF THE LAW” (1 John 3:4). Please fix this verse clearly in your thinking, because the rest of the chapter focuses on the nature of sin and utilizes this exclusive definition for it. The text is very clear, but we need to quantify the word “LAW” in this verse. What law is being referred to? Paul answers in a parallel discussion about sin in Romans 7:7. He asks: “WHAT SHALL WE SAY THEN? IS THE LAW SIN? GOD FORBID. Nay, I HAD NOT KNOWN SIN, BUT BY THE LAW: FOR I HAD NOT KNOWN LUST, EXCEPT THE LAW HAD SAID, THOU SHALT NOT COVET.” Here the meaning is beyond question. Paul quotes directly from the Ten Commandments and declares unequivocally that sin is the breaking of that law.
So, as we read further in 1 John 3, keep clearly in mind that the word sin has been defined in verse 4 as the breaking of the MORAL LAW of the decalogue. Verse 5 continues the discussion with these words, “And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins.” What was Jesus to take from us? Our sins. WHAT IS SIN? BREAKING THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. Therefore, He came to save us from transgressing those laws. He came to keep us from sinning.
Then John begins a series of radical statements of truth which have confounded many modern Christians. He said, “WHOSOEVER ABIDETH IN HIM SINNETH NOT: WHOSOEVER SINNETH HATH NOT SEEN HIM, NEITHER KNOWN HIM” (verse 6). Powerful. Some men are known for bold preaching, but never have I heard such strong words from any living prophet or preacher. Declares the beloved John, “Anyone who keeps walking in disobedience to the Ten Commandments has NEVER met Jesus and knows nothing about His salvation.” Shocking? Indeed, it is.
Even though we are not justified by works, we are not exempt from obedience either.( love is fulfilling the law Romans 13:10).
14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
'Revelation 22:14-15'
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