SOME THINGS WHICH DO NOT COVER SIN
Romans 4:6-7
Introduction
I. There are some things which do not cover sin.
A. Some may think that they do.
B. But that does not make it so.
II. Read And Discuss Text.
A. Romans 4:6-7
B. A quote from Psalms 32:1-2
III. Let’s Take A Look at Some Things Which Do Not Cover Sin.
Discussion
I. The Blood of Bulls And Goats Does Not Cover Sin.
A. Hebrews 10:1-4
B. Hebrews 9:12
C. Hebrews 10:11
D. Blood was shed in the Old Testament
1. Animal blood was temporary
2. had to offer every year
E. It took the blood of Christ to save men.
1. Hebrews 9:15; Hebrews 2:9: 1 john 1:?
2. Romans 5:9; Revelation 1:5
II. The Love of God Alone Does Not Cover Sin.
A. It is true that God loves man (John 3:16k.
B. Love alone will not cover sin
C. Some think that God loves man too much to allow man to be lost. Ever read
Romans 11:22?
III. Geographical Space Does Not Cover Sin.
A. One cannot sin and then run off to some other place thinking his sins are
forgiven by such an adventure.
B. 1 John 3:4. Sin is sin wherever one might go.
C. You can’t run from sin.
D. Numbers 32:23
IV. Moral Goodness Does Not Cover Sin.
A. This is the thinking of many.
1. Just be good
2. We must be good
B. Cornelius was a good moral man.
1. Acts 10:2
2. Acts 11:14. Yethe was unsaved.
C. It takes more than that.
1. Matthew 7:21
2. Luke 6:46
V. Prayer Will Not Cover Alien Sins.
A. John 9:31
B. Prayer is for the child of God.
1. Acts 8:13-22
2. l John 1:9
3. 1 John 5:14
4. l John3:22
5. 1 Peter 3:12
C. Many misapply passages that refer to the Christian’s praying
1. 1 John 1:9
2. Written to Christians
VI. Time Does Not Cover Sin.
A. Some seem to think that because man forgets that God will.
1. Not so.
2. 2 Peter 3:9; Isaiah 55:8-9
B. Waiting around for men to forget does not cover sin.
C. Acts 17:30
VII., The Confession of Sins Will Not Cover Alien Sins.
A. Many misapply 1 John 1:9
1. Written to Christians
2. Not to alien sinners
B. Alien sinners must confess faith in Christ.
1. Matthew 10:32
2. Romans 10:9-10
3. Acts 8:36-37
VIII. Faith Alone Will Not Cover Sin.
A. Many teach and think so.
B. James 2:14-26
C. Nothing alone will cover sin.
IX. There Are Some Things Which Do Cover Sins.
A. Being converted
1. James 5: 19-20
2. Men must be changed.
B. Love covers sins.
1. 1 Peter 4:8
2. John 14:15, 23. When men are led to obey.
3. 1 John 5:2-3
4. I saw a car bumper sticker which said, “If you love Jesus wave.” The Bible
says obey, if you love the Lord.
C. The blood of Christ
1. Hebrews 9:22
2. 1 John 1:9
3. How does the blood cover sin? Jesus shed his blood in his death (John 19:34)
and sinners are baptized into his death (Romans 6:3-4).
Conclusion
I. SomeThings Do Not Cover Sin.
II. Some Do.
A. Let’s do those which do cover sin.
B. Let your love for the Lord lead you to obey. Come now.