Inbred Sin
The sermon 'Inbred Sin' teaches that sin is a fundamental part of the human condition and that it is impossible for humans to be clean and pure from sin.
Samuel Alexander Danford preaches about the sinful nature of man inherited from Adam, emphasizing the impossibility of producing purity from impurity and the continuous evil in man's heart. He questions the ability of man to be clean or righteous on his own, highlighting the innate sinfulness that plagues humanity and the inability to cleanse oneself from sin.
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Genesis 5:3 And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth:
Job 14:4 Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one.
Genesis 6:5 And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
Job 15:14 What is man, that he should be clean? and he which is born of a woman, that he should be righteous?
Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
Sermon Outline
- The Nature of Sin
- The Futility of Trying to be Clean
- The Reality of Sin
- God's Perspective
- The Human Condition
Key Quotes
“Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one.” — Samuel Alexander Danford
“What is man, that he should be clean? and he which is born of a woman, that he should be righteous?” — Samuel Alexander Danford
“Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?” — Samuel Alexander Danford
Application Points
- Recognize the reality of sin in your own life and acknowledge your inability to overcome it on your own.
- Seek God's help and guidance in overcoming sin and living a righteous life.
- Understand that true purity and cleanliness come from God and not from human effort.