Walking in the Light: Turning Away From Sin

Sabbath School Class—Life as Discovery and Hope

July 18, 2009
Larry R Evans

Introductory Reflections

If we conclude that sin is the transgression of the law have we really explained sin? If we describe righteousness as the absence of wrong doing, have we laid the foundation for understanding the character of God? Is it possible to find a solution to sinful behavior if we don’t understand the nature of sin? Does the cross help us understand sin, righteousness or both? It is almost impossible to separate a discussion of sin without also trying to grasp what true righteousness is. This dynamic relationship between sin and righteousness will undergird our study this week.

Reflective Quiz

1. Isaiah tells us that we should let our own light shine. [Isa. 60:1-3] True or False?

2. If we walk in the light there will be no darkness in us. [1Jn. 1:6-10] True or False?

3. There is a difference between living in sin and being sinful. [1Jn.1:6-10] True or False?

4. We can draw the wrong conclusions about God if we begin with a wrong understanding of sin and its effects upon us. [1Jn.1:6-10; Jn.16:1-4] True or False?

5. If we would do what is right we would no longer be sinful. [1 Jn.3:4; 5:17; Isa. 6:1-7; Rom. 7:21-25; 1 Cor. 15:50-57] True or False?

6. When fighting sin, it is best to tackle them one sin at a time. [1Jn. 1:5-7; 2:1; Jn.15:1-5] True or False?

7. We defeat the power of sin by denying its existence and thereby focusing our attention on the more positive aspects of the Christian experience. [1Jn. 1:8; Dan. 9:7-11; Matt.11:28-30] True or False?

8. Forgiving ourselves is easy when we know that Jesus has forgiven us. [Ps.51:3,4; Rev. 5; 1Jn.2:1,2] True or False?

9. Jesus persuades the Father to save us by showing Him the scars of His crucifixion. [1Jn. 2:1; Jn.3:16,17; 1Jn.1:9] True or False?

It is our plan to provide notes to these questions later this week.

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