Faith & Reason Nexus

Scriptural References:

• 2 Timothy 4:3-4: Warning against not enduring sound doctrine
• Romans 3:23: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”

Attitudes Toward Sin:

• DENY THEM
• Example: Pharisees (Luke 18:11)
• Example: Ahab (1 Kings 18:17)
• Reference: 1 John 1:8: Denying sin deceives us
• IGNORE THEM
• Example: Belshazzar (Daniel 5)
• Example: Jews (Matthew 13:15)
• Reference: Numbers 32:23: Sin will find you out
• Reference: 1 Timothy 4:16: Heed yourself and doctrine
• LIVE WITH THEM
• Example: Pilate (Matthew 27:15-25)
• Reference: 2 John 9-11: Abiding in Christ’s doctrine is crucial
• Example: Corinth (1 Corinthians 5:1-2)
• Reference: 2 Corinthians 6:17: “Come out from among them…”
• OPPOSE THEM
• Example: Paul (Galatians 2:4-5)
• Reference: (2 Timothy 4:7-8): “I have fought the good fight…”
• Example: Christ (Matthew 21:12)
• Reference: (Matthew 23:13-33): Woes to hypocrites

Sin opposes truth; we must oppose sin every day!