Dictionary of Bible Themes God calls his people to avoid sin, and through Jesus Christ gives them the inner power to be victorious over it. 1 Peter 2:11God's people are to resist sin See also Psalms 97:10Proverbs 4:23-27 1 Corinthians 15:34 Ephesians 4:25-5:20 James 1:21 Hebrews 3:13 The Christian life is a constant struggle against sin See also Acts 20:28Romans 7:14-25 Ephesians 6:10-18 1 Peter 5:8-9 1 Peter 2:24 God helps his people to resist sin See also Release from sin through Jesus Christ's death Romans 6:1-7Galatians 2:20; 5:24 Colossians 2:11-12 1 John 3:9 See also The avoidance of sin through new life in Jesus Christ 2 Corinthians 5:171 Peter 1:23 1 John 3:6; 5:18 Philippians 2:12-13 Believers co-operate with Jesus Christ to avoid sin Colossians 3:5See also Believers are to put to death what is sinful in them Romans 6:11-14; 8:13Romans 13:12-14 Believers are to exchange sinful for righteous behaviour See also Ephesians 4:22-24The words used here, and in similar passages, are those used for "taking off" old clothes and "putting on" new ones. Colossians 3:7-101 Timothy 6:11 2 Timothy 2:22 Romans 12:2 See also Believers are to allow the Spirit to inform and direct their conduct Romans 8:5-8Galatians 5:16-25 Psalms 119:11 Practical steps for overcoming sin and temptation See also Meditation on Scripture Psalms 18:22-23Matthew 4:1-11 2 Timothy 3:16-17 pp Lk 4:1-13 Matthew 6:13Prayerful dependence upon God See also Psalms 19:13pp Lk 11:4 Matthew 26:411 Corinthians 10:13 Hebrews 4:15-16 Romans 6:19 See also Active seeking of the good Psalms 34:14Isaiah 1:16-17 Amos 5:14-15 1 Thessalonians 5:22 3 John 1:11 Proverbs 16:6 Incentives for avoiding sin See also The fear of God Exodus 20:20Proverbs 3:7; 8:13 1 Peter 1:15-16 See also The holiness of God Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2; 20:71 Corinthians 6:18-20 1 Thessalonians 4:7 1 Peter 4:7 See also The expectation of Jesus Christ's return 2 Corinthians 5:9-101 Thessalonians 5:4-6 2 Peter 3:10-14 Galatians 6:7-8 See also A consideration of the consequences of sin Mark 9:42-48Romans 6:21-23 Hebrews 6:7-8; 10:26-31 1 Peter 2:15 See also The need to be a good witness to unbelievers 1 Peter 3:1-2,15-161 Corinthians 15:33 The role of others in avoiding sin See also Bad company is to be avoided Deuteronomy 7:1-4Psalms 1:1 Proverbs 1:10 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 1 Corinthians 11:1 See also A good example is to be followed Philippians 3:17; 4:9Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Peter 4:1-3 James 5:19-20 See also Believers are to support one another Matthew 18:15-17Galatians 6:1-2 1 Timothy 5:20 Hebrews 3:12 See also 2033 Christ, humanity2306 Christ, high priest 3233 Holy Spirit & sanctification 6248 temptation 6744 sanctification 7921 fellowship 8266 holiness 8451 mortification 8490 watchfulness |
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