In this video, we dive into the aspect of sin. Brother Eli makes us know that there are two kinds of sin in the Bible. The first kind is the sin unto death, and the second is the sin that is not unto death. We take a bible reading from 1 John 5:16. It reads
If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray, and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that you should pray about that.
God is speaking to us through this scripture concerning our brothers who fall into sin, sin not unto death. He says we are to pray for them. Brother Eli refers to this kind of sin as mortal sin. God easily pardons this kind of sin.
A brother or sister may commit a sin without being aware of the manner of act they have committed. As humans, we can become vulnerable to temptations, which could lead us to go against the will of God. We may also be faced with crises in some cases that may make us compromise our faith.
We are privileged to receive God's forgiveness concerning this kind of sin. There was a time Peter asked Jesus a question regarding this matter, and we see the response of Jesus to him. We see that in the Book of Matthew 18:21-22. It reads
(21) Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
(22) Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
Jesus teaches us in this passage how a brother should treat his fellow brothers. He admonishes us to always be willing to let go; whether we are owed by them or offended, He says no matter how great it is we should let go.
This tells us that such kinds of sin are not unto death in the eyes of God. God doesn't see it as a grievous sin. This tells us how great the mercy of God is. His mercy towards man is full of abundance.
But this does not encourage us to dwell in sin. We should not abuse the grace and mercy that have been made available by God unto us. God forgives us so as to give us a chance for repentance, not repetition of the act; this is the mistake many people make.
God says something concerning those who willfully continue in sin that are not pardonable in the Book of Hebrews 10:26-27; it reads
(26) If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left,
(27) but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God.
The death of Jesus on the cross for remission of our sins was a sacrifice that was made to be carried out once. Under no circumstances will Jesus come down to earth to redo such a sacrifice. Someone who has acknowledged the death of Jesus Christ and still continues to sin should not expect any other sacrifice to be made on his behalf.
Before we conclude on the possibility of a sin being forgiven, we should first of all inquire on the nature of sin, whether it is grievous (unto death) or if it is pardonable (not unto death). Have a blessed Sunday.
