Speaker: Bobby McDonald
Title: Taking Sin Lightly
Date: 12-24-2017
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The speaker warns against treating sin lightly, citing Jude 1:4 regarding those who misuse God's grace as a license to sin. He argues that even though Jesus paid the ultimate price for sin, every sin still has a cost, and minimizing sin dishonors the sacrifice made on the cross. Furthermore, he cautions against the mindset that grace permits continued sin, referencing Romans 6 to show that choosing to sin after receiving grace results in death, while obedience leads to sanctification and eternal life.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does it mean to take sin lightly?The speaker shares a burden on his heart regarding Jude 1:4 and ungodly people who turn the grace of God into licentiousness.
The true seriousness of sinEven though their church lives by the phrase that the only thing serious is sin, the speaker admits to falling short and treating some sins as less serious.
Meditating on what my sin did to JesusThe first point is to realize that having a light attitude toward sin is like saying adding one more sin to our past is no big deal, akin to adding another thorn or whiplash to Jesus.
Hating what harmed the LordJust as a person has a disdain for alcohol if it ruined their family, anyone who truly loves the Lord will hate the sin that crucified Him.
Does sin cause harm to ourselves?The second temptation is thinking sin won't cause harm because we are under grace, but Paul in Romans 6 warns that continuing in sin makes us slaves to it, with the outcome being death.Romans 6:15–16
Saved for an abundant lifeJesus stated in John 10:10 that He came not just to give us life, but that we might have it abundantly, far beyond merely eking our way out of hell.John 10:10
Weeping over sin and mourningSin is not as serious as the fact that we often do not weep over it, and true repentance involves mourning over our sin and turning from it.
What do we do when we are not sure if something is a sin?Even when Paul was conscious of nothing against himself in 1 Corinthians 4:4, he still recognized himself as the foremost of sinners in 1 Timothy 1:15.1 Corinthians 4:4
Jesus taking on our flesh foreverJesus wept and cried out to the one able to save Him from death because He permanently tied His fate to mankind and had a human flesh and will to deny.Hebrews 5:7
The power of God's grace for every good deedGod is able to make all grace abound so that we have all sufficiency in everything to honor Him and walk in victory over sin.2 Corinthians 9:8
Speaker: Bobby McDonald
Title: Taking Sin Lightly
Date: 12-24-2017
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The speaker warns against treating sin lightly, citing Jude 1:4 regarding those who misuse God's grace as a license to sin. He argues that even though Jesus paid the ultimate price for sin, every sin still has a cost, and minimizing sin dishonors the sacrifice made on the cross. Furthermore, he cautions against the mindset that grace permits continued sin, referencing Romans 6 to show that choosing to sin after receiving grace results in death, while obedience leads to sanctification and eternal life.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does it mean to take sin lightly?The speaker shares a burden on his heart regarding Jude 1:4 and ungodly people who turn the grace of God into licentiousness.
The true seriousness of sinEven though their church lives by the phrase that the only thing serious is sin, the speaker admits to falling short and treating some sins as less serious.
Meditating on what my sin did to JesusThe first point is to realize that having a light attitude toward sin is like saying adding one more sin to our past is no big deal, akin to adding another thorn or whiplash to Jesus.
Hating what harmed the LordJust as a person has a disdain for alcohol if it ruined their family, anyone who truly loves the Lord will hate the sin that crucified Him.
Does sin cause harm to ourselves?The second temptation is thinking sin won't cause harm because we are under grace, but Paul in Romans 6 warns that continuing in sin makes us slaves to it, with the outcome being death.Romans 6:15–16
Saved for an abundant lifeJesus stated in John 10:10 that He came not just to give us life, but that we might have it abundantly, far beyond merely eking our way out of hell.John 10:10
Weeping over sin and mourningSin is not as serious as the fact that we often do not weep over it, and true repentance involves mourning over our sin and turning from it.
What do we do when we are not sure if something is a sin?Even when Paul was conscious of nothing against himself in 1 Corinthians 4:4, he still recognized himself as the foremost of sinners in 1 Timothy 1:15.1 Corinthians 4:4
Jesus taking on our flesh foreverJesus wept and cried out to the one able to save Him from death because He permanently tied His fate to mankind and had a human flesh and will to deny.Hebrews 5:7
The power of God's grace for every good deedGod is able to make all grace abound so that we have all sufficiency in everything to honor Him and walk in victory over sin.2 Corinthians 9:8
