Presumptuous Sin

4. Ecclesiastes 8:11 “Because the sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.”

5. Like Samson we feel we can toy with sin and not get burned. Until we get our haircut in the devil’s barbershop.

II. Is there any forgiveness for presumptuous sin?

A. It is remarkable, that though atonement was provided under the Jewish law for every kind of sin, there was this one exception: the soul that sins presumptuously was to have no atonement. The individual was to be cut off from the Israel. There would be no forgiveness.

B. David addresses the subject of ignorant and willful sin in Psalm 32. He writes, “Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven…” (32:1). F. W. Grant, in his commentary on the Psalms, explains that the meaning of the word translated “transgression” has the force of “willful rebellion”... how is it possible for the sin of willful rebellion to be forgiven? The law made no provision for willful sin, yet David’s willful sin was forgiven. The solution is found in the infinite and unequaled grace of God. David did not look at the limited provisions in the law, but rather to the unlimited provisions found in the mercy and grace of a Sovereign God. He traces this grace of God, “I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and You forgave the iniquity of my sin” (32:5 NKJV). The stress and source of forgiveness is upon the “Lord” and His forgiveness; “and You forgave…” The law made no provision for willful sin, but with God there is full provision for the forgiveness of sin. The true Sin Offering, in His finished work on the cross displayed the all-sufficient grace of God for all men. - copied

C. 1 Peter 3:18a "For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God."

D. Ephesians 1:7 "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace."

E. While we may find forgiveness in Christ, if we continue in willful sin we must be ready to face the consequences of our action.

F. Hebrews 10:26-27 “For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries.” 1 John 5:16 “...There is sin leading to death.”

III. What should our attitude be toward presumptuous sin?

A. Avoid patterns of Sin in our lives

1. 1 John 3:6 Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him.

2. 1 John 3:9 Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God

B. Confess sin immediately

1. 1 John 2:1 “My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.”