The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-10

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GOLDEN TEXT-If we say that we
have no sin. we deceive ourselves. and
the truth Is not IN us. If we confess
our sins. He is faithful and Just to for
give US our sins, and to cleanse US
from all unrighteousness.
PRIMARY "oPIC-Grieving God.
JUNIOR TOPIC-Grieving God.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC-What Sin Is and Does.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-Sin and Its Consequences.
There is much disparity between the
subject and the Scripture unit Sc
lected for study. Since the plan is TO
present the subject topically, using the
many texts, it is proper that we should
first give definition of sin.
The etymology of the word trans
lated sin in both the Hebrew and the
Greek signifies Ito deviate from the
way-to miss the mark; therefore a
going aside. Failure TO measure up
to standard is sin. Sin is also the
transgression Of the law Il John 8 ~.
The positive meaning then is that sin
is transgression of the law. Deeper
than all this is the condition of the
soul, out Of which all thought and &C.
tions spring. This is called by Paul
concupiscence Rom. TT, 81.
|. The Origin of Sin (Gen. 3:1-2D.
Man was placed on probation in the
Garden Of Eden. This was necessary
because Adam was created with the
possibility of character, but not with
character. This he could get only
through testing. Free will, alternative
choice, which Adam possessed as a
creature bearing the likeness and
image of God, made character possible
and inevitable
Character Is the resultant of choice.
The means used was most simple.
God issued just one prohibition. Along
side the tree of good and evil was the
tree of life. Satan, personal being,
appeared in the guise of a serpent. He
insinuated doubt into Ewes mind and
appealed to innocent appetite. She
gazed upon and lusted after that which
God had forbidden. Following this.
she involved Adam in her sin. From
this account we see that sin orig
mated, so far as the race Is concerned,
in the free choice of the head Of the
race, and through the law of heredity
has passed upon all mankind.
u. The Universally of Sin (Rom.
: 9.1O1S).
! BY the use Of numerous quotations
from the Scriptures, Paul proves that
every member of the race Is guilty of
sin. He does not admit of an excep-
ton.
III. The Fate of Sinners (Gen.
6:5-S).
The disobedience of man greatly dis
pleased God and He resolved to de-
stroy man from the face Of the earth.
Gods nature is such that sin must be
punished.
~. The Source of Sin Mark.
7:14-2S).
All evil thinking and practice spring
out of the heart of man. The hear,
stands for the very center and foun-
dation of the personality. The reason
men think vile thoughts is because of
their vile nature. which is the result
of original sin.
v. The Sins of Believers Il John
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l. How perceived ". 81.
God is here declared to be light.
Therefore sin is perceived through the
glorious light of the Divine being. No
ono non coo Cod without caaipo, him,
self vile sinner. To claim fellowship
with God while walking in darkness is
the lie of life.
2. The Divine remedy for sin ". y.
1t is the blood of Jesus Christ.
Without the shedding of blood there
Is no remission of sin.
3. The believers responsibility
". 81.
1t is to confess his sin. 1t is only
when we are conscious Of our sins
in the light of God that we are dis
posed to make confession of them.
4. God grants forgiveness and
cleansing wv. 9, 10Y.
Because of His provision in the
atonement of Jesus Christ, God Is able
on the basis of justice to forgive the
sinner who confesses his sin. Be-
cause of His faithfulness in dealing
with His children on the basis of the
finished work of Christ, He not only
forgives, but He cleanses them from
all sin.
5. Christ the believers advocate
(2:1, p.
For believers to sin is not necessary,
but the advocate who champions his
cause in case of sin is the Lord Jesus
Christ Himself, who on Calvary's cross
made Precipitation for his sin.
6. Christ's followers obey Him ". 81.
Those who have experienced Gods
saving grace render obedience to His
Word.