Not So Bad, or Not Pt 1

05/11/2025 15 min
Not So Bad, or Not  Pt 1

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Episode Synopsis

The sermon explores the distinction between sins that are 'not unto death' and those that are, emphasizing the believer's responsibility to intercede prayerfully for fellow Christians caught in habitual sin, while recognizing that some sins carry immediate physical consequences. Drawing from 1 John 5:16–17, it clarifies that 'death' here refers to physical death, not eternal separation from God, and underscores the importance of loving others as Christ loved, with compassion and urgency. The preacher highlights examples such as Ananias and Sapphira, drunk worshipers in Corinth, and King Saul to illustrate sins that resulted in divine judgment, while affirming that believers should not pray for such deaths but instead seek repentance and restoration. The tone is pastoral and instructive, calling the church to active, loving accountability without condemnation, rooted in the truth that God values repentance over punishment. Ultimately, the message affirms the believer's confidence in prayer and the power of intercession to restore a brother or sister in Christ.