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Ephesians 2:1-10 Sin Does not Rule You - Pastor David McGee

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Pastor David McGee

Date Taught: December 13, 2015

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Life Lessons Referenced

Life Lesson (Ephesians 2)

Trespasses are most easily defined as 'accidental sins' we do unintentionally because of our fallen nature, but, we are still accountable for them.

Life Lesson (Ephesians 2)

You must rule over sin or sin will rule over you.

Life Lesson (Ephesians 2)

Sin in the Greek is Hamartia, it is 'missing the mark'. Sin is what we do wrong (sins of commission) and the right things we don't do (sins of omission).

Life Lesson (Ephesians 2)

God gives us the power to choose to be freed from sin and death.

Life Lesson (Ephesians 2)

Jesus didn't come to make a bad man good, He came to bring a dead man life.

Verses Referenced and Teaching Notes

Gen 4:6-7 NKJV

6 So the Lord said to Cain, "Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen? 7 If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it."

Gen 4:6-7 NLT

6 "Why are you so angry?" the Lord asked Cain. "Why do you look so dejected? 7 You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master."

James 4:17 NKJV

Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.

James 4:17 NLT

Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.

James 1:1 NKJV

James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad:
Greetings.

James 1:1 NLT

This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I am writing to the "twelve tribes"—Jewish believers scattered abroad.
Greetings!

Rom 7:25 NLT

Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord. So you see how it is: In my mind I really want to obey God's law, but because of my sinful nature I am a slave to sin.

Rom 7:24-25 NKJV

24 O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? 25 I thank God — through Jesus Christ our Lord!
So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin.

Rom 8:2 NKJV

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.

Rom 8:5 NKJV

For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

Rom 8:6 NKJV

For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

2 Cor 10:3-5 NKJV

3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

Rom 12:1-2 NKJV

1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

John 6:28 NKJV

Then they said to Him, "What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?"

John 6:28-29 NKJV

28 Then they said to Him, "What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?" 29 Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.

Surah 19:88,89

"they say Allah most gracious has begotten a son, indeed you have put forth a most monstrous thing."

Acts 15:16-18 NKJV

16 'After! this I will return
And will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down;
I will rebuild its ruins,
And I will set it up;
17 So that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord,
Even all the Gentiles who are called by My name,
Says the Lord who does all these things.'
18 "Known to God from eternity are all His works.

Amos 9:11-12 NKJV

11 "On that day I will raise up
The tabernacle of David, which has fallen down,
And repair its damages;
I will raise up its ruins,
And rebuild it as in the days of old;
12 That they may possess the remnant of Edom,
And all the Gentiles who are called by My name,"
Says the Lord who does this thing.

Isa 16:5 NKJV

In mercy the throne will be established;
And One will sit on it in truth, in the tabernacle of David,
Judging and seeking justice and hastening righteousness."

Isa 22:22 NKJV

The key of the house of David
I will lay on his shoulder;
So he shall open, and no one shall shut;
And he shall shut, and no one shall open.

Isa 9:6-7 NKJV

6 For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end,
Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
From that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this

Isa 9:6 NKJV

6 For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;

6 For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;

6 For
given;

Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

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