“Born of God: Cannot Practice Lawlessness, Part 2” 1 John 3:8-10 (2 Peter 2:1-17)
Introduction
· A license to Sin? (Galatians 5:13; 2 Peter 2:12-17)
· Sin Crucified, Cannot Practice Sin (Romans 6)
· Review of 1 John 3:4-7
I. To Commit Sin is to Commit Lawlessness (v. 4)
· Lawlessness (Numbers 15:31; 2 Corinthians 6:14)
· A distinction Must be Made between Lawlessness and the unintentional sin from time to time (1 John 1:9)
II. Two Reasons The True Believer Cannot Practice Sin or Lawlessness (vs. 5-10)
A. Christ was Manifested to Take Away our Sins
· Died to Sin to Serve Righteousness · No Sin in Christ/the True Believer Does not Sin · Let No One Deceive You in Thinking that it is Okay to Practice Sin/Practice Lawlessness
B. Christ was Manifest to Destroy the Works of the Devil (vs. 8-10)
· What Does it Mean to be “of the Devil”? (v. 8a; Matt. 13:38; Ephesians 2:2; John 8:44; Heidelberg Catechism #86; Matt. 7:7-8)
· In What Way has Christ Destroyed the Works of the Devil? (v. 8b; Gen. 3:15; Mark 1:24; Colossians 2:15; Hebrews 2:14-15)
· The True Believer “Cannot Sin,” which is Evidenced in Two Ways (vs. 9-10; Matthew 7:7-8; John 13:35)
Conclusion and Application
· Are you a Well Without Water (2 Peter 2:17; · Repent of Your Sins (Galatians 5:16-17; Romans 7:20, and by Faith Amend Your Live by the Renewing of Your Mind (Romans 12:2)
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