Sin

Thanks to Ping On for leading us into a detailed study of sin at the last House Group.

Indeed, as he suggested at the very beginning of our sharing, sin is detestable, ugly and devastating.  However, as most of us know, sin is also the centre of our Christian belief and the basis of our Salvation.  

Without sin in the world, there would not be human beings; just Adam and Eve living in the Garden of Eden forever.  You and I will not exist, and there is no need of Christ’ birth at Christmas or His resurrection on Easter. There will not be the Bible, prophets or churches/ministries.  Neither will there be death or everlasting life. Can you imagine what kind of “world” that would be?

Sin was introduced in Genesis (beginning of the Bible) and concluded in Revelation (the last book) with the final judgment and second coming of Christ to rule the world. Rather than looking at sin by itself, is it not more appropriate to view sin as the major foundation of God’s Salvation plan?

Definitely, it would enhance the many Bible passages such as…

“ Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned—“ (Romans 5:12)

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)

“…..made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. ”  (Ephesians 2:5)

Not to mention John 3:16, the heart of our belief.

Following the Anglican calendar, our church is studying Romans at this time about Salvation through Grace (justification through Faith).  Definitely, sin cannot be separated from Grace of God in the Gospel message.

I am a sinner.  I sin every day.  To me, there is not one sin more deadly than another, because all sin (as small as a white lie or negligence) fall short of the glory of God.  Whether it is the wrongs that I have done or the rights that I have not done (according to our confession prayer), I am guilty of sinning.  But the good news is, Jesus’ death on the cross justified my sins, so that I can be cleansed in the eyes of God.  Theologically speaking, putting an end to our sin through Faith and repentance is our only chance to Salvation!!!

Praise our Lord for forgiving my sins in the past, present and future!!!  Amen!!!