157. Sin, Remedy For

157. Sin, Remedy For

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REMEDY FOR SIN

INTRODUCTION Bible a history of human sin; also reveals the remedy for sin.

I. THE PLAN OF SALVATION 1. God has a plan to redeem man.

2. This plan includes three things .

(a) The selection of some definite end or object to be accomplished . (b) The choice of appropriate means. (c) The application and control of these means to accomplish the end.

3. The sphere of redemption must be as extensive as the sphere of sin.

II. KNOWLEDGE OF THIS PLAN NECESSARY 1. Men should know the plan.

(a) That man may apply it to himself. (b) Teach it to his fellows.

2. How the plan can be known.

(a) Only God could conceive the plan . (b) He only can reveal it.

III. COVENANT OF REDEMPTION 1. This covenant between the Father and Son.

2. Work assigned to the Redeemer.

(a) To become human. (b) To meet all requirements of the low. (c) To become a sin offering for man.

3. Promises made to the redeemer.

(a) Holy Spirit given him without measure. (b) God would ever be with him. (c) Give him all the redeemed. (d) Make him head of the church.

IV. PLAN OF SALVATION A COVENANT WITH MAN 1. Jesus came that man might have life. (John 10:10.) 2. This implies sin is death.

3. Man roust adjust himself to law of God.

(a) This implies conditions of forgiveness. (b) Sinner must suffer the penalty or comply with the conditions.