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Sermon on
Understanding the Nature of Sin and Temptation

 

1. Defining Sin and Temptation

1.1 Understanding the concept of sin as a violation of God's law 1 John 3:4

1.2 Recognizing temptation as the enticement to commit sin James 1:14

1.3 Acknowledging that both sin and temptation are universal experiences common to all humans Romans 3:23

2. The Origin of Sin and Temptation

2.1 Tracing the origin of sin to the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden Romans 5:12

2.2 Identifying Satan as the source of temptation Matthew 4:1

2.3 Recognizing our own carnal nature as a source of temptation James 1:14

3. The Consequences of Sin

3.1 Understanding the spiritual death that sin brings Romans 6:23

3.2 Acknowledging the separation from God caused by sin Isaiah 59:2

3.3 Recognizing the physical and emotional consequences of sin Proverbs 5:22

4. The Power of Temptation

4.1 Recognizing the allure of temptation and its deceptive nature James 1:14-15

4.2 Understanding that temptation can lead to sin if not resisted 1 Corinthians 10:13

4.3 Acknowledging that everyone is susceptible to temptation, including Jesus Hebrews 4:15

5. Overcoming Sin and Temptation

5.1 Understanding the role of the Holy Spirit in helping us resist temptation Galatians 5:16

5.2 Recognizing the importance of God's Word in combating sin and temptation Psalm 119:11

5.3 Emphasizing the need for prayer and fellowship in the fight against sin and temptation Matthew 26:41

6. The Grace of God in Dealing with Sin and Temptation

6.1 Celebrating the forgiveness of sin through Jesus Christ 1 John 1:9

6.2 Understanding God's mercy and grace in our struggle with sin and temptation Hebrews 4:16

6.3 Recognizing the hope we have in Christ for victory over sin and temptation 1 Corinthians 15:57

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