Pecado
O pecado é a realidade que separa a humanidade de Deus. Mas a Bíblia também revela a solução: o sangue de Cristo que nos purifica e a graça que nos liberta de toda condenação.
A universalidade do pecado
Todos pecaram e carecem da glória de Deus. Não há justo, nem sequer um. O pecado entrou no mundo por um homem, mas a graça veio por Jesus.
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Jesus Christ:
20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
4 Whoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
Liberdade da condenação
Não há condenação para os que estão em Cristo Jesus. Ele nos libertou da lei do pecado e da morte para vivermos em novidade de vida.
1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in its lusts.13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin: but yield yourselves to God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. instruments: Gr. arms, or, weapons14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? By no means.16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants in obedience, his servants ye are whom ye obey; whether of sin to death, or of obedience to righteousness?17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered to you. which…: Gr. whereto ye were delivered18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? By no means.
14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.15 For that which I do I understand not: for what I would, that I do not; but what I hate, that I do. allow: Gr. know16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent to the law that it is good.17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say to you, Whoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
Confissão e perdão
Se confessarmos os nossos pecados, Deus é fiel e justo para nos perdoar e purificar de toda injustiça. A confissão liberta a alma.
8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mayest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. conceive…: Heb. warm me6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.
5 I acknowledged my sin to thee, and my iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions to the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
1 [A Psalm] of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. A Psalm…: or, A Psalm of David giving instruction
11 For thy name’s sake, O LORD, pardon my iniquity; for it is great.
6 Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. tender…: Heb. bowels7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O LORD.
12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Vencendo o pecado
Cristo nos resgatou e nos restaurou. Devemos mortificar as obras da carne, fugir do pecado e prosseguir em santidade.
24 Who himself bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live to righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. on: or, to
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. JESUS: that is, Saviour, Heb
21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and to them that look for him he shall appear the second time without sin to salvation.
8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God appeared, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
18 We know that whoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. is born: Gr. has been born
5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; immorality, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
3 But immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;
11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret.
26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Responsabilidade e restauração
O pecado tem consequências, mas Deus restaura o arrependido. Devemos corrigir uns aos outros com mansidão e cobrir o pecado com amor.
1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye who are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. if: or, although
1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye who are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. if: or, although2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
6 But whoever shall cause one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it were better for him that a millstone were hung about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thy own eye?
14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous man availeth much.
17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover a multitude of sins. shall: or, will
Fuga do pecado
Bem-aventurado o que não anda no conselho dos ímpios. O caminho do justo é guardado pelo Senhor, e sua Palavra nos protege da queda.
1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers. ungodly: or, wicked
133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for from the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
4 Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith to them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.5 Then Jesus came forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith to them, Behold the man!6 When therefore the chief priests and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith to them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.
23 Whose sins ye remit, they are remitted to them; and whose sins ye retain, they are retained.
7 If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And to thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. be accepted: or, have the excellencyunto…: or, subject unto thee