THE VICTORY OF

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STEP 1 – WHAT IS SIN? RIGHT LIVING FOUNDATION
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 VERY IMPORTANT

A terrible doom awaits the sinner, and

therefore it is necessary that we know what
sin is, in order that we may escape from its
power. John says, "Whosoever committeth sin
transgresseth also the law; for sin is the
transgression of the law." Here we have the
true definition of sin; it is "the transgression of
the law."
Signs of the Times, June 20, 1895 par. 5
 VERY IMPORTANT

How often the sinner is urged to leave his

sins, and come to Jesus; but has the
messenger who would lead him to Christ
clearly pointed out the way? Has he clearly
pointed out the fact that "sin is the
transgression of the law," and that he must
repent, and forsake the breaking of God's
commandments?
Signs of the Times, June 20, 1895 par. 5
 VERY IMPORTANT

Christ will come to consume the false

prophet, to sweep away the hosts of
apostasy, to take vengeance on them that
know not God, and that obey not the gospel
of God; and it is of the highest importance to
each one of us that we know the conditions
by which we shall escape the sinner's doom.

Signs of the Times, June 20, 1895 par. 5

 VERY IMPORTANT

It is of the greatest moment that we

understand the nature of our fall and the
consequences of transgression. Man's
conscience has become hardened by sin, and
his understanding darkened by transgression,
and his judgment has become confused as to
what is sin.

Signs of the Times, June 20, 1895 par. 5

 VERY IMPORTANT

He has become benumbed by the influence

of iniquity, and it is essential that his
conscience be aroused to understand that sin
is the transgression of God's holy law. He who
does not obey the commandments of God is
a sinner in the sight of God.

Signs of the Times, June 20, 1895 par. 5

 NOW A RECAP!

It is of the greatest moment that we

understand the nature of our fall and
the consequences of transgression.

A terrible doom awaits the sinner, and

therefore it is necessary that we know
what sin is, in order that we may
escape from its power.
Signs of the Times, June 20, 1895 par. 5
THEY ARE ALL UNDER [THE DOMINION OF] SIN

WHAT IS SIN?

HOW CAN I BE DELIVERED

FROM IT?

AM I WRETCHED?
 WHAT IS SIN?
1st John 3:4
Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also
the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

Sin = transgression of the law

Sin exist as a result of an act against a law

 LET US REASON TOGETHER
(ABOUT SIN) SAITH THE LORD
Isaiah 1:18
Come now, and let us reason together,
saith the LORD: though your sins be as
scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;
though they be red like crimson, they
shall be as wool.

THE QUESTION IS, HOW WILL GOD

DEAL WITH SIN?
 SIN IS NOT THE LAW BUT THE BREAKING OF IT!

1st John 3:4

Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the
law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

SIN
DEATH

Romans 5:14 Nevertheless death reigned from

Adam to Moses …
 WHY DEATH PASSED UPON
ALL MEN?

Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin

entered into the world, and death by sin;
and so death passed upon all men, for that
all have sinned:
WHY DEATH PASSED UPON ALL MEN?
Romans 5:13
(For until the law was in the world: but sin
is not imputed when there is no law.

SIN
DEATH
Romans 5:13
(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not
imputed [Put to account] when there is no law.

SIN

…BUT SIN DOES NOT HAVE TO EXIST!

HOW CAN I BE DELIVERED
FROM IT?
WHO SHALL DELIVER ME?
Romans 7:24
O wretched man that I am!
who shall deliver me from
the body of this death?
Romans 3:9 -12 … we have before proved both
Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under [rule of]
sin;
As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not
one:
There is none that understandeth, there is none
that seeketh after God.
They are all gone out of the way, they are
together become unprofitable; there is none that
doeth good, no, not one.
Romans 3:9 -12 … there is none that seeketh after
God.
It was taught by the Jews that before God's
love is extended to the sinner, he must first
repent. In their view, repentance is a work by
which men earn the favor of Heaven. And it
was this thought that led the Pharisees to
exclaim in astonishment and anger. “This man
receiveth sinners.” According to their ideas He
should permit none to approach Him but those
who had repented. COL.189.001
Romans 3:9 -12 … there is none that seeketh after
God.
But in the parable of the lost sheep, Christ
teaches that salvation does not come through
our seeking after God but through God's
seeking after us. "There is none that
understandeth, there is none that seeketh after
God. They are all gone out of the way." Rom.
3:11, 12. We do not repent in order that
God may love us, but He reveals to us His
love in order that we may repent.
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Romans 3:9 -12 … there is none that seeketh after
God.
"As it is written, There is none righteous, no,
not one; there is none that understandeth,
there is none that seeketh after God. They are
all gone out of the way, they are together
become unprofitable; there is none that doeth
good; no, not one." The eye of Him who sees
the present condition of things has portrayed
the state of things existing in the world and the
church to-day.
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Romans 3:9 -12 … there is none that seeketh after
God.
and the church to-day. Ps. 14:I-4.”

Psalms 14: 2 - 3 The LORD looked down from

heaven upon the children of men, to see if
there were any that did understand, and seek
God.
They are all gone aside, they are all together
become filthy: there is none that doeth good,
no, not one.
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Romans 3:9 -12
… there is none that seeketh after God.

And what has brought about this terrible

condition?--It is the making void of the law
of God.

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 Making Void of the Law of God
• Romans 3:13 -17
• Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their
tongues they have used
• deceit;
• the poison of asps is under their lips:
• Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:
• Their feet are swift to shed blood:
• Destruction and misery are in their ways:
• And the way of peace have they not known:
 Making Void of the Law of God
• Romans 3:18 -19 …
• There is no fear of God before their eyes.
• Now we know that what things soever the law
saith, it saith to them who are under the
[condemnation of the] law: that every mouth
may be stopped, and all the world may
become guilty before God.
 AM I WRETCHED?

Rev 3:17
Because thou … knowest not that thou
art wretched, and miserable…
 DID GOD MADE MAN TO BE A SINNER?
Ecc 7:29
Lo, this only have I found,
that God hath made man
upright; [straight] but they
have sought out many
inventions.
The first Adam was
created a pure, sinless
being, without a taint of
sin upon him.
5 Bible Commentary, 1128
 DID GOD MADE MAN TO BE A SINNER?

…Adam was created sinless,

in the likeness of God,

There were no corrupt

principles in the first Adam,
no corrupt propensities or
tendencies to evil

PP.080.001 & Letter 191, 1899

THE WHITE ROBE OF INNOCENCE
“The white robe of innocence was worn by
our first parents when they were placed by
God in holy Eden. They lived in perfect
conformity to the will of God. All the strength
of their affections was given to their heavenly
Father. A beautiful soft light, the light of God,
enshrouded the holy pair. This robe of light
was a symbol of their spiritual garments of
heavenly innocence. Had they remained true
to God it would ever have continued to
enshroud them. Christ’s Object Lessons, 311
THE WHITE ROBE OF INNOCENCE

But when sin entered, they severed their

connection with God, and the light that had
encircled them departed. Naked and
ashamed, they tried to supply the place of the
heavenly garments by sewing together fig
leaves for a covering.
.

Christ’s Object Lessons, 311

 HOLY SPIRIT

Will Will
RESULT OF THE
RIGHTEOUS NATURE
 The Holy Spirit dwells in
him (He is a temple)
 God’s Law of love reigns
 God is enthroned
 Man’s will exercised
according to God’s will
 Principles of goodness
embedded in his nature
 HOLY SPIRIT

Will Will

RESULT OF THE
RIGHTEOUS NATURE
 Because of the presence
of the divine nature
(Holy Spirit)
Note:
Flesh and blood is not:
• the righteous nature
• nor is it the sinful nature
 HOLY SPIRIT

Will Will

THIS BLEND WOULD

PRESERVE MAN’S LIFE
THROUGHOUT ETERNITY

And the commandment,

which was ordained to life,
I found to be unto death
Romans 7:10
 HOLY SPIRIT

Will Will

THIS BLEND WOULD

PRESERVE MAN’S LIFE
THROUGHOUT ETERNITY

The law of God is the

foundation of his
government, and is exactly
what is needed to preserve
life and righteousness.
Signs of the Times, February 26, 1894, par
4
 HUMANITY AND DIVINITY BLENDED
THIS BLEND WOULD PRESERVE MAN’S
LIFE THROUGHOUT ETERNITY

… The signs of His second coming are clearly

pointed out in prophecy. When He came to the
world the first time, divinity and humanity
were blended. This is our only hope. The Son
of man is fully qualified to be the originator of
a humanity that will blend with divinity by
partaking of the divine nature.

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 HUMANITY AND DIVINITY BLENDED
THIS BLEND WOULD PRESERVE MAN’S
LIFE THROUGHOUT ETERNITY

He offers to make us golden threads in the

web of humanity. He would have us act our
part by co-operating with Him in healing the
springs of life which have been perverted, and
setting them flowing in sanctified channels.

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 HOLY SPIRIT

Will Will

Know ye not that ye are

the temple of God, and
that the Spirit of God
dwelleth in you?

1st Corinthians 3:16

 HOLY SPIRIT

Will Will

The living church of God is

individually a habitation of
God through the Spirit,
that man may become a
well-built temple for the
indwelling of the Holy
Spirit of God,
In Heavenly Places, Pg 283.2
 HOLY SPIRIT

Will Will

that the Lord Jesus Christ

may dwell in his innermost
being, ennobling and
sanctifying his human
nature by His divine
attributes.

In Heavenly Places, Pg 283.2

 HOLY SPIRIT

Will Will

Now if any man have not

the Spirit of Christ, he is
none of his.

Romans 8:9