June 11, 2023: Sin and Justification

Savior Vs. Sin

Mike Giesenhagen

June 11, 2023

Colossians 1:19-23

 Today’s Question:  Are People Generally Good?

 1.  Sin _________________ Us from _____________

 A.  We’re ______________ by _____________

 B.  We’re ______________ by _____________

 2.  Christ _______________ Us to _____________.

 A.  We Are ________________ by ________________

 B.  We Are ________________ to ________________

 3.  ___________ ___________ in ____________________

 One View: The ____________ Button

           The Problem:

 Another View: The __________  ____________

           The Problem:

WEEKLY REFLECTIONS

 1.   Are people born generally good?  Generally bad?  Or somewhere in between?  Why do you think that’s true?

 2.   How has sin affected each of us?  What are some of the ways we see the effects of sin in our world?

 3.   How do our thoughts and reflections reflect the sins of our hearts?  In what ways might a person be tempted to sin against God?

 4.   What is the purpose of Christ’s redeeming work on the cross?  What has it done for us positionally before God?  What has it done for us relationally with God?

 5.   When you hear the word “sanctification”, what comes to mind?  What is the purpose of sanctification? How is it related to or different from maturity?

 6.   Is it possible for a person to live without sin?  Why or why not?