8-22-10 PM Can I live a Sinless Life?

Can I Live a Sinless Life?

Text:   Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

1 John 1:10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

I.          What is sin?

Romans 14:23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.

Romans 10:17 ¹⁷So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Example – John 8:29 And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.

II.        Did Jesus Sin?

2 Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

John 8:29 And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.

III.       Was it possible for Jesus to have sinned?  (Why ask this question?)

James 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:

Hebrews 4:15-16 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. ¹⁶Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Hebrews 2:14-18 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; ¹⁵And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. ¹⁶For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. ¹⁷Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. ¹⁸For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

IV.       How did Jesus Keep from Sinning – He strove against it to the point of Hematidrosis

Hebrews 12:4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. (Hematidrosis)

Luke 22:39-44 ³⁹And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. ⁴⁰And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. ⁴¹And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, ⁴²Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. ⁴³And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. ⁴⁴And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

James 1:14-15 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. ¹⁵Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

*Lust – the propensity to commit sin

V.        We can do the Same – We have God in us.  The

Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

He had an Angel - Luke 22:43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him

We get Him - Hebrews 2:18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

VI.       the devil does not make us do it.

1 John 4:4 ⁴Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.