Basic Truth Bible Verses
Basic Truth Question:
Will God allow our sin to go unpunished?
What does God say about this?
Where should I go to answer this question?
Bible Truth Answer:
No. Every sin offends God and must be punished.
I am basically a good person, so from what sin do I need to be forgiven?
1st question to ask - does the bible say I am basically good?
Isaiah 64:6
6 All of us have become like one who is unclean,
and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags;
What type of bird should you never take to the bank?
A Rob-in.
Psalm 51:4
4 Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in your sight;
so you are right in your verdict
and justified when you judge.
David knew his sin deserved punishment.
Every sin offends God and must be punished.
Why is it important to recognize what sin is and when we sin?
If I never recognize or know I am a sinner- what will I never do?
1 John 1:8-10
8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.
Based on that verse- if I say "I am basically a good person" what am I doing?
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves... we make him out to be a liar.
If I am a "good Person" - why would Jesus need to die on the cross?
Why couldn't the flower ride it's bike?
It lost its petals.
Exodus 34:6-7
6 And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, 7 maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation.”
God's holiness means He must hold people accountable to do what is good and right.
What do you get when 2 plants kiss?
Tu-lips!
James 2:10
10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
How many laws do you have to break to be a lawbreaker?
How many sins do you have to commit to be characterized as a sinner?
God's love for all people means He must judge sin and sinners.
Can I sin so badly, that Jesus cannot forgive me?
No. As long as a person repents of sin and turns to Jesus, He will forgive their sins.
Why was the baby strawberry sad?
His mom was in a jam.
John 3:36
36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them.
No one can escape punishment by doing good things.
So how can I escape the punishment of being separated from God for eternity?
Why did the farmer bury all his money?
To make his soil rich.