1.1 Defining Sin: Sin is any thought, word, or action that is contrary to God's law or character. It is a violation of God's perfect standard of righteousness. 1 John 3:4
1.2 The Origin of Sin: Sin entered the world through Adam and Eve's disobedience in the Garden of Eden. Romans 5:12
1.3 The Consequences of Sin: Sin separates us from God and leads to spiritual death. (Isaiah 59 2, (Romans 6 23) Romans 6:23
2.1 The Holy Spirit Convicts the World of Sin: It is the Holy Spirit's job to convict people of their sins and their need for a Savior. John 16:8
2.2 The Holy Spirit Reveals the Truth: The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth and helps us understand our sinful nature. John 16:13
2.3 The Holy Spirit Leads to Repentance: The Holy Spirit's conviction leads us to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 7:10
3.1 Acknowledging Our Sin: The first step in responding to conviction is to acknowledge our sin and our need for forgiveness. 1 John 1:9
3.2 Repenting of Our Sin: Repentance involves turning away from our sin and turning to God for forgiveness and new life. Acts 3:19
3.3 Trusting in Jesus for Salvation: We must trust in Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and rose again, to save us from the penalty and power of sin. (John 3 16, (Romans 10 9) Romans 10:9
4.1 Experiencing God's Forgiveness: When we confess our sins and trust in Jesus, we experience God's forgiveness and cleansing. 1 John 1:9
4.2 Walking in the Spirit: As believers, we are called to live by the Spirit, not by the flesh, and to produce the fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5:16, 22-23
4.3 Pursuing Holiness: As forgiven people, we are called to pursue holiness and to live in a manner worthy of our calling. (1 Peter 1 15-16, (Ephesians 4 1) Ephesians 4:1