0617. 603. “Our Sins”

603. “Our Sins”

There are three things to remember about “our sins”

1. We Have Sinned. There are sins called “transgressions,” which are goings beyond God’s law—Num_14:41; there are sins of trespass, which mean unfaithfulness to a trust, and slipping away from God’s requirement—Mat_6:14; there arc sins of iniquity, which denote the perversion of that which is good, and making it bad; hence, being unrighteous—Rom_6:13; there are sins of rebellion, which signify the act of self-will and the clenched fists of opposition—Job_34:37; there are are sins of treachery, which signify an under-current of hypocrisy—Hos_6:7, R.V.; there are sins of omission, that is, neglecting to do what we ought to do, and very often through ignorance—Lev_4:13; there are sins of debt, failing to do our duty, and paying what we owe—Mat_6:12; there are sins of disobedience, failing to respond to God’s word of direction, and generally through unbelief—Col_3:6; and there are sins of failure, that is, missing the mark of God’s Word; hence, “all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Rom_3:23).

2. We Deserve to be Punished Because of our Sins—Lev_26:18, Lev_26:21, Lev_26:24, Lev_26:28. Anyone who breaks the law has to bear the consequence. Frequently we are reminded that the one who sins has to “bear his sin” (Lev_20:20; Lev_24:15; Num_9:13; Num_18:22).

3. All Sin is Against God. David’s confession—Psa_51:4; the publican’s cry—Luk_18:13; the prodigal’s lament—Luk_15:18; and Saul’s exclamation, all recognise sin is against God—1Sa_15:24.

There are several passages in the New Testament where the words “our sins” occur.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH