WHY THE PROBLEM CONTINUES
Romans 5.12


Three observations:

1A.  First, SIN IS YOUR PERSONAL PROBLEM

1B.  Description of sin
Deadening (Genesis 2.17; Ephesians 2.1)
Defiling (Job 14.4; 15.14-16; 25.4)
Damning (Romans 6.23a; Revelation 20.14-15)

2B.  Deeds of sin, sins
You do not love God!  (Exodus 20.2-11; Matthew 22.34-38) You do not love others!  (Exodus 20.12-17; Matthew 22.39; First Corinthians 6.9-10; Revelation 21.8)



2A.  Second, SIN IS YOUR INHERITED PROBLEM

1B.  Adam sinned, becoming a sinner

2B.  You, conceived a sinner, commit sins



3A.  Finally, SIN PREDICTS YOUR RESPONSE

1B.  Some plan (Luke 12.18-20)

2B.  Some play

3B.  Some procrastinate (Acts 24.25)

4B.  All die (Hebrews 9.27)