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 are fallen short of the glory of God,
23 For all have sinned, and are fallen short of the glory of God,24 And are justified freely by his grace, through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus:
20 Therefore no flesh shall be justified in his sight by the works of the law; for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
23 For death is the wages of sin; but eternal life is the gift of God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
4 Whosoever 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 Therefore there is now no condemnation to those in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath freed me from the law of sin and death.
12 Therefore let not sin reign in your mortal body, to obey it in the desires thereof.13 Neither present your members to sin, as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves to God, as alive from the dead, and your members to God, as instruments of righteousness.14 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? God forbid.16 Know ye not, that to whom ye present yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are whom ye obey? Whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?17 But thanks be to God, that, whereas ye were the servants of sin, ye have now obeyed from the heart the form of doctrine into which ye have been delivered.18 Being then set free from sin, ye are become the servants of righteousness.
15 What then? Shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.
14 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am carnal, sold under sin.15 For that which I do I approve not; for what I would, I do not, but what I hate, that I do.16 If then I do what 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 unto you, he that practiseth sin, is the slave 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, 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 we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not the truth.
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 sin might live to righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall save his people from their sins.
21 For he hath made him, who knew no sin, a sin-offering for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God through him.
28 So Christ also, having been once offered to bear the sins of many, will appear the second time, without sin, to them that look for him, unto salvation.
8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning: to this end the son of God was manifested, to destroy the works of the devil.
18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not;
5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth, fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
3 But let not fornication, or any uncleanness, or covetousness be even 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 the 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 any fault, ye who are spiritual restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in any fault, ye who are spiritual restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
15 But if thy brother shall sin against thee, go and tell him his fault, between thee and him alone: if he will hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
15 But if thy brother shall sin against thee, go and tell him his fault, between thee and him alone: if he will hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it were better for him that a milstone were hanged about his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
3 And why beholdest thou the mote in thy brother's eye, but observest not the beam in thine own eye?
14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
16 Confess your faults one to another, brethren, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed: the fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
8 Draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you: cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.
4 Ye adulterers and adultresses, know ye not, that the friendship of the world is enmity against God? Whosoever therefore desireth to be a friend of the world, is an 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 love to each other; for love will cover a multitude of sins.
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.
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 of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
9 Know ye not, that the unjust shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor the effeminate,10 nor sodomites, Nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor revilers, nor the rapacious shall inherit the kingdom of God.
4 Pilate went out again, and saith to them, Lo, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know, I find no fault in him.5 Then Jesus came forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe, And he saith to them, Behold the man.6 But when the chief priests and the officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify, crucify him. Pilate saith to them, Take ye him and crucify him; for I find no fault in him.
23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted to them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.