• A license to Sin? (Galatians 5:13; 2 Peter 2:12-17)
• Sin Crucified, Cannot Practice Sin (Romans 6)
• Review of 1 John 3:4-7
I. To Commit Sin is to Commit Lawlessness (v. 4)
• Lawlessness
• A distinction Must be Made between Lawlessness and the unintentional sin from time to time
II. Two Reasons the True Believer Cannot Practice Sin or Lawlessness (vs. 5-10)
A. Christ was Manifested to Take Away our Sins
• Died to Sin to Serve Righteousness • No Sin in Christ/the True Believer Does not Sin • Let No One Deceive You in Thinking that it is Okay to Practice Sin/Practice Lawlessness
B. Christ was Manifest to Destroy the Works of the Devil (vs. 8-10)
• What Does it Mean to be “of the Devil”? (v. 8a; Matt. 13:38; Ephesians 2:2; John 17:12; Psalm 51:5; John 8:44; Heidelberg Catechism #86; Matthew 7:17-18)
• In What Way has Christ Destroyed the Works of the Devil? (v. 8b; Gen. 3:15; Mark 1:24; Colossians 2:15; Hebrews 2:14-15)
• The True Believer “Cannot Sin,” which is Evidenced in Two Ways (vs. 9-10; Matthew 7:17-18; John 13:35)
Conclusion and Application
• Are you a Well Without Water (2 Peter 2:17; • Repent of Your Sins (Galatians 5:16-17; Romans 7:20), and by Faith Amend Your Live by the Renewing of Your Mind (Romans 12:2)
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