Respectable Sins Chapter 4
Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 2:04 PM by David Zavadil
It has been a while since I have posted an entry about this book. We are now working through this in our Adult Sunday School class.
The author begins this chapter by introducing to saints of the past, John Newton and the Apostle Paul. He illustrates through their lives and their writings the way they viewed themselves as they grew in relationship to Jesus Christ. Newton summed it up best when he said, "My memory is nearly gone; but I remember two things: that I am a great sinner, and that Christ is a great Savior." Before we can deal with sin we need to understand our standing before God. We are sinners, fallen far short of God's glory. (Romans 3:23)
The question we all want to know is what is the remedy for our sinfulness? The short answer is the gospel of Jesus Christ. The gospel does four things for us in dealing with sin.
- It plows the ground of our heart so that we can see our sin. (pg 34)
- It frees me up to deal with my sin. (34)
- It motivates and energizes me to deal with my sin (35)
- It gives me assurance that God no longer counts my sin against me (35)
Each day we are to "preach the gospel to ourselves." This personal sermon prepares us to deal with our sinfulness throughout the day.
Here are some questions to think about. Why do we think everyone else needs to hear the gospel but us? What are some ways that I can preach the gospel to myself?
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