Tag: Sin

The Father’s Approval of the Son

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JEFF TURNER

The Gospels show us two moments when God speaks from heaven about Jesus. Once at His baptism (Matthew 3:17) and again at His transfiguration (Matthew 17), the Father declares Jesus to be His beloved Son in whom He is well pleased. These statements raise a question: why was God so pleased with Jesus?

The answer lies in the nature of who Jesus is. From the beginning, He was holy and without fault. He lived a life entirely free from sin. This wasn’t just because He chose not to sin, but because He had no capacity for sin. Every action He took, every word He spoke, and even the things He chose not to do were perfectly in line with the Father’s will. His life was a constant reflection of God’s holiness.

Unlike humanity, who can only be considered righteous through faith and God’s grace, Jesus did not need righteousness given to Him. He was righteous in Himself, fully God and fully man, without flaw. The Father’s delight in Him was not new, but eternal. From before time began, the Son was loved by the Father, and that love was never broken.

For it was fitting for us to have such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens;

Hebrews 7:26

Restoring Relationships with Compassion

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FLOYD ROGERS

When someone you care about has fallen into sin or made a serious mistake, helping them find their way back isn’t always easy. True restoration takes time and patience. It’s not something that happens through debates or harsh words. Instead, it begins when a person guided by God approaches with kindness, understanding, and compassion.

When you genuinely walk with someone through their pain, you often carry part of their burden. You start to imagine how you might feel in their place. As they open their heart to you, you experience some of their sorrow and regret. This connection is part of what makes the process meaningful and healing.

Restoring a person spiritually mirrors the way Jesus treated others—with grace, mercy, and a welcoming spirit. It’s through gentle forgiveness and steady support that real change happens.

Brothers and sisters, even if a person is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you are not tempted as well.

Galatians 6:1

The Consequences of Sin

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JEFF TURNER

Throughout the Bible, God consistently calls people to turn from their sins and believe in Christ. This message is clear and repeated often. However, there is a passage in the final chapter of Revelation that, at first glance, seems confusing. It says: “Let the one who does wrong still do wrong, and the one who is filthy still be filthy; and let the one who is righteous still practice righteousness, and the one who is holy still keep himself holy.” (Revelation 22:11, NASB).

At first, it might appear as if sinners are being encouraged to remain in their sin. But that is not the true meaning. The message here is about the lasting consequences of a person’s choice in response to the Gospel. Those who reject the truth and continue in sin will remain that way for eternity, separated from God. In contrast, those who accept the Gospel, live righteously, and show true faith will continue in holiness forever in God’s presence.

Nowhere in Scripture does God invite people to keep sinning. Every call to sinners urges them to leave behind what is evil and pursue what is good through faith in Jesus Christ. The decisions made in this life will set one’s eternal future.

And just as it is destined for people to die once, and after this comes judgment,

Hebrews 9:27

Homosexuality, Sin and Redemption

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JEFF TURNER

The discussion about homosexuality and the Bible centres on one key issue: does Scripture approve or reject it? For those who trust the Bible, the answer is direct. In 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, the Apostle Paul lists behaviours that prevent people from inheriting the kingdom of God, including homosexuality. However, he also speaks of hope and change, saying, “such were some of you,” but through salvation, people were washed, sanctified, and justified.

These three words are important. Washed means cleansed from sin. Sanctified refers to being set apart from the control of sin. Justified is God declaring a person righteous, crediting them with Christ’s righteousness. Together, they describe the moment of salvation — a complete spiritual transformation.

This passage, however, does not claim a believer will never struggle with sin again. Even those saved by grace are warned to live holy lives and avoid sin. The Bible encourages Christians to actively pursue righteousness, knowing that while sin’s total power is broken, its temptations may still appear.

Therefore sin is not to reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts,

Romans 6:12

The Final Warning of Hebrews: Embracing Faith in Christ

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JEFF TURNER

Many Christians wrestle with sin throughout their lives. At times, this fight leads to moments of deep sorrow, and even painful failure. Some passages in the Bible can feel especially heavy during these times—Hebrews 10:26 is one of them. It warns that if someone continues to sin willfully after knowing the truth, there is no longer a sacrifice that can take away those sins. Instead, what remains is the dreadful certainty of judgment and a consuming fire for those who stand against God.

This warning in Hebrews is not aimed at Christians who struggle and repent, but at a specific group: Jews who had heard the gospel, understood its message, and may have even agreed with it intellectually—but never truly committed to Christ. They were still holding on to their old religious practices, unwilling to let go and trust in Jesus fully.

The entire book of Hebrews urges these individuals to take that final step. The message is clear: once you know the truth about Jesus and still choose to walk away, there is no other path to forgiveness. There is no backup plan. Rejecting Christ means rejecting the only hope of salvation.

Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” – John 14:6