The Problem of Sin, in the Flesh, World System and the Enemy
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
OBST 591 Old Testament Orientation 1
By Elliot Sanchez
The Problem of Sin: In the Flesh, world, and Satan
November 19, 2010
Table of Contents
Introduction
What is Sin?
The problem of Sin
What is sin in the flesh? A. How can we understand sin and overcome sin in the flesh
What is sin in the world system? A. How can we become more aware of the world system in our lives?
How does the enemy affects and influences mankind on daily living?
Living Victorious in Christ
Conclusion
Introduction
Sin is a word that humanity over time has greatly diluted. God’s meaning and mankind’s meaning of sin are tremendously far apart. Sin for many people has taken on many shapes and forms. Mankind has grown so dull to sin that most of our actions are not defined as sin. It is referred to as everyday life. Sin is a problem, which attacks humanity from within ourselves, our environment and influences from the enemy. In order to understand what sin is, there must be an understanding of the word itself. To define sin is as follows “commit illegal or immoral action.” What happened to anything that was against God’s Law? Living in a world that seeks to please it’s self, we as believers are called to be set apart. In an analysis of my own life, I found there were certain areas of my life where I had no idea I was still undergoing some continued collateral damage from sin. For purposes of this view into sin, sin will be looked at from the three areas which affect mankind. The first area that will be looked at is the flesh, secondly the world system. Last but not least the enemy. All three areas are vital to understanding how to deal with sin in our lives. Finally we will speak of the blessing of the cross that gives us freedom over sin in our lives. The flesh I think is the hardest to deal with. Understanding the flesh and the cravings it has is half the victory over the flesh.
What is sin?
Many people have different
OBST 591 Old Testament Orientation 1
By Elliot Sanchez
The Problem of Sin: In the Flesh, world, and Satan
November 19, 2010
Table of Contents
Introduction
What is Sin?
The problem of Sin
What is sin in the flesh? A. How can we understand sin and overcome sin in the flesh
What is sin in the world system? A. How can we become more aware of the world system in our lives?
How does the enemy affects and influences mankind on daily living?
Living Victorious in Christ
Conclusion
Introduction
Sin is a word that humanity over time has greatly diluted. God’s meaning and mankind’s meaning of sin are tremendously far apart. Sin for many people has taken on many shapes and forms. Mankind has grown so dull to sin that most of our actions are not defined as sin. It is referred to as everyday life. Sin is a problem, which attacks humanity from within ourselves, our environment and influences from the enemy. In order to understand what sin is, there must be an understanding of the word itself. To define sin is as follows “commit illegal or immoral action.” What happened to anything that was against God’s Law? Living in a world that seeks to please it’s self, we as believers are called to be set apart. In an analysis of my own life, I found there were certain areas of my life where I had no idea I was still undergoing some continued collateral damage from sin. For purposes of this view into sin, sin will be looked at from the three areas which affect mankind. The first area that will be looked at is the flesh, secondly the world system. Last but not least the enemy. All three areas are vital to understanding how to deal with sin in our lives. Finally we will speak of the blessing of the cross that gives us freedom over sin in our lives. The flesh I think is the hardest to deal with. Understanding the flesh and the cravings it has is half the victory over the flesh.
What is sin?
Many people have different
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