Man Sins & Jesus Saves (Crouching Sin Hidden Dragons)

Canvas Church : San Diego CA

Crouching Sin Hidden Dragons

Sin is the number one thing that stands in the way of our relationship with God. In all 66 books in the bible the reoccurring theme is man sins & Jesus saves. 

If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it.” (Genesis 4:7 ESV)

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight (things that are making you ineffective & not adding to your journey), and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:1, 2 ESV)

Sin was never meant to be in your life. Sin does not start with the action. It begins in the heart & starts as a thought. If you dont understand sin then you don't understand the need for a savior (nor grace).

Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” (Luke 7:47 ESV)

Movie ref: God's Not Dead (last scene "what are you after") 

What is sin:

1) The thought of foolishness. Being without wisdom. Wisdom = the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Proverbs 9:10 (The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to mankind. Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter. Proverbs 24:9, 11 ESV)

2) All unrighteousness  (unjust deed) is sin -All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin that does not lead to death. (1 John 5:17 ESV)

3) Not doing good when you know you should do it is sin- Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (James 4:7 ESV)

4) Anything that's not of faith is sin. - But whoever has doubts is condemned if he eats, because the eating is not from faith. For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin. (Romans 14:23 ESV)

5) Transgression of the law is sin - Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. (1 John 3:4 ESV) 

In our culture we think "whatever i wanna do is right." We want to erase boundary lines. As to say, you can get there however you want to as long as you get there. All lifestyles are ok. No! " I would rather lose in a competitive game then have no parameters at all. We need boundaries! " Everything is a matter of subjectivity. Internationally the 3 point line is a little different in basketball but the point is, there is still a 3 point line. 

What do i need:

1) You need to educate yourself with the bible - I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. (Psalm 119:11 ESV)

2) Get a coach/mentor that will help you improve. Get a pastor - Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. (1 Corinthians 11:1 NABRE). For lack of guidance a people falls; security lies in many counselors. (Proverbs 11:14 NABRE)

3) Get around Christians that are further along in the spiritual journey - Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17 NABRE)

..all have sinned and are deprived of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23 NABRE)

If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing. (1 John 1:9 NABRE)