The Guilt of Sin

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G U I L T O F S I N

• Blame; “iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity” (NAS Greek Dictionary)

• Universal need for redemption, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

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G U I L T O F S I N• Reactions to the guilt of sin:–Immobilized by overwhelming grief,

2 Corinthians 2:7–Lose faith in God’s love and mercy,

Luke 22:31-32, 62; John 21:15-19–Godly sorrow leading to repentance, 2

Corinthians 7:10

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WHEN SIN IS COMMITTED

• Guilt of sin alerts us to danger, Psalm 32:3-5–When trained by truth, 1 Timothy 4:1-2

• King David, Psalm 38:3-14–Suffered in body (2-8) and spirit (9-14)–Put his hope in God for relief (15-16)–Anguish over his sins (18)–God was his salvation (21-22)

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CONVICTED OF SIN

• The Spirit’s work through gospel, John 16:8-9–Convict: “To show someone his sin and

to summon him to repentance” (Kittel)–Contrast Acts 2:22, 36-37 with 24:25–Need the Bible in our hearts!

Hebrews 8:10-12; Psalm 119:11, 36

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CONVERSION FROM SIN

• Seasons of refreshing, Acts 3:19; Isaiah 35:3-7–God’s mercy, Rom. 12:1-2; Psalm 51:1-2• Guilt of sin, 51:4-5• Forgiveness, 51:7-9• Recovery and restoration by means of

redemption, 51:10-15

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CONVERSION FROM SIN

• Become a Christian, Acts 2:38-41 (26:28)• Repent of every sin, Acts 8:22-24;

2 Corinthians 7:9-10

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