Sin is such an old-fashioned word. In our modern world, we talk in terms of “mistakes,” “errors,” “blunders,” or “misjudgments,” but the Bible repeats the word “sin” insistently and unabashedly. Yet, ask the average church goer what sin is and you are bound to get as many different answers as times you ask. If we are going to have a realistic grasp of The Building Blocks of Christianity, the dissection of sin is a must. Join us on Sunday for “Sin as an Action” to understand why God speaks so often on this taboo topic.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also as PDF download above)
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WARM UP
What were considered some of the worst things you could do in your home growing up? Did you adopt them as an adult?
READ
Proverbs 21:4; James 4:17; I John 3:4; John 16:9; Isaiah 59:2; Romans 2:1-4, 6:20-21; I Corinthians 5:6-7; Mark 2:17
TAKEAWAY
What is sin?
1. Sin is not just external
2. Sin is inaction
3. Sin is lovelessness
4. Sin is rejection
What does sin do?
1. Separates
2. Shames
3. Spreads
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Do you believe it is possible to have “secret sins?” Why or why not?
2. Why do you think there is no single definition of sin in the Bible?
APPLICATION
How have you seen the results (separates, shames, spreads) of sin in your life? What has it taught you?
FOR MENTORING
How do you know if something is sinful?
