Sin unto Death

INTRODUCTION. This Epistle of John was written to the saved; however, there is a sin unto death for the sinner as well as the saint. The Bible holds that God will kill either, sinner or saint, when they are guilty of committing a sin unto death.

I. THE BIBLE TEACHES THAT A MAN’S LIFE CAN BE SHORTENED BY SIN.

A. Sin results in death. James 1:14, 15.

B. Wickedness will cause a man’s life to be cut off. Prov. 10:27.

C. The “bloody, and deceitful man shall not live out half his days.” Ps. 55:23.

II. WHAT IS THIS SIN UNTO DEATH?

A. I cannot be dogmatic; But, I believe that it can be almost any sin, and I do know that it can be committed.

B. When a person is continually warned of some sin in their life by the Holy Spirit, and willfully disobeys, he is in danger.

III. SINS IN THE BIBLE THAT WERE UNTO DEATH.

A. Putting off salvation—leaving God out of our lives. Luke 12:16–20; Prov. 29:1.

B. Rebellion against God, and leading others to rebel. Jer. 28:16, 17.

C. Murmuring against God, and God’s man. Num. 16:41–48.

D. Lying to the Holy Spirit of God. Acts 5:1–11.

E. Refusing to judge ourselves. 1 Cor. 11:30–32.

NOTE: In the above references you will see that God not only killed some who were saved, but He killed some who were lost.

Bolick, J. H. (1987). Sermon Outlines from the Word (p. 22). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.