“Sin, Death and the Gospel”
Rev. Brian Lee
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
I. The Bad: Sin & Death
What is Sin?
• Harmartia: Missing the Mark
• Transgression of the law of God (1 John 3:4)
• Rebellion against God (Deut 9:7)
The origin of sin (Ezekiel 28:13-15; Isaiah 14:12-14)
Effects of sin (Inherited vs. Imputed) Romans 3:23
Outcome: Death (Romans 6:23)
II. The Good: The Gospel
What is the Gospel? (John 3:16; John 14:6)
Outcome: Life (John 10:10)
III. Where do you stand?
Have you heard the Gospel?
What does Gospel mean to you today? (Romans 12:1-2)
Struggle with sin? (Romans 12:21)