Grasp the Gospel

Grasp the Gospel: Session 3

Sin

How is sin part of the good news? In this session, Dr. Scott shares encouraging news: Jesus is putting the world right regarding sin.

How do you describe the fundamental problems of the world?

Teaching Recap:

1. Jesus is dealing with personal sin.

2. Jesus is dealing with indwelling sin.

3. Jesus is dealing with original sin and all its affects.

Discussion Questions:

Pastor Scott said sin is not a preface to the gospel but a part of it. How is sin part of the good news?
- Jesus is putting the world right regarding sin. More specifically: He is going to right every wrong done to you and by you; He is dealing with personal sin. He is also going to right all that is wrong within you; He is dealing with your indwelling sin. And He is even going to right all that is wrong with creation; He will deal with original sin and all its effects.
Read Romans 2:16. Does God’s judgment bring you comfort? Why or why not? How does believing the truth that Jesus is going to right every wrong done to you and by you change your life?
Read 1 John 3:2. Jesus is also going to right all that is wrong within you. In what ways does this give you hope?
Jesus will put the entire universe right. Think about that. Jesus will put the entire universe right. What do you long for Jesus to make right? Praise Jesus for the hope we have in His glorious future work!

Respond to this teaching in prayer:

Praise God for His power over sin! Praise God for sending Jesus to bring justice, purity, and glory to the world He created.
Confess that your sin has contributed to problems in the world.
Confess how you need God to deepen your hope in Him.
Thank God for His promise to cleanse you of your sin.
Thank Him for the justice He will bring about and how all that is wrong with creation will be made right.
Ask God for greater faith in the present and future work of Jesus putting the world right regarding sin.
Ask Him for a greater hatred of the sin in your life.