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Free from Sin, 1 John 3:4–10 - Sermon manuscript PDF

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How does salvation change your relationship to sin? It is possible to confess Christ with your lips while making room for sins you have grown accustomed to excusing. In 1 John 3:4–10, the apostle John calls the church to take sin seriously. Sin is lawlessness, a rejection of God’s rightful rule. How you relate to and respond to sin reveals the genuineness of your salvation.

In Free from Sin, Ben Smith explains why the Son of God appeared to take away sins and destroy the works of the devil. John’s words call believers to examine how they respond when they sin and to take heart in what Christ has done for them. Those who have been born of God still struggle with sin, but Christ has broken its power over them and given them new life as children of God.

How does salvation change your relationship to sin? It is possible to confess Christ with your lips while making room for sins you have grown accustomed to excusing. In 1 John 3:4–10, the apostle John calls the church to take sin seriously. Sin is lawlessness, a rejection of God’s rightful rule. How you relate to and respond to sin reveals the genuineness of your salvation.

In Free from Sin, Ben Smith explains why the Son of God appeared to take away sins and destroy the works of the devil. John’s words call believers to examine how they respond when they sin and to take heart in what Christ has done for them. Those who have been born of God still struggle with sin, but Christ has broken its power over them and given them new life as children of God.

John’s definition of sin brings the issue close to home. When we defend what God forbids or excuse what Christ commands us to forsake, we resist His authority. The sermon opens with John’s description of sin as lawlessness and considers what our response to sin reveals about our submission to God and to Christ as Lord.

The sermon then explains why a settled practice of sin is incompatible with the new birth. Jesus came to take away sins, free His people from slavery to sin, and make them children of God. Read alongside John’s earlier teaching on confession and Christ’s advocacy, this passage gives believers reason to confess their sins honestly and pursue righteousness with hope.

The sermon closes with Augustine’s account of his conversion, illustrating how Christ changes a person’s allegiance and response to sins once defended. The accompanying outline, listening guide, and reflection questions support personal Bible study, sermon preparation, and small-group discussion.

  • Manuscript length — Approximately 25 pages, including the title page, and 29 pages with supplemental materials.

  • Included materials — Full sermon manuscript, sermon outline, fill-in-the-blank listening guide, and four reflection questions.

  • Series — 1 John

  • Scripture passage — 1 John 3:4–10

  • PDF format — Digital download for on-screen reading and printing. Scripture quotations are from the English Standard Version (ESV) unless otherwise noted.