Sin Unto Death, 7/7/05

Summary

The sermon explores the concept of the "sin unto death" as described in 1 John 5:16-17, emphasizing that it refers not to a specific sin but to a persistent, hardened rebellion against God's word. The preacher explains that this sin involves a continual refusal to repent despite multiple opportunities, paralleling the Old Testament examples in Jeremiah and the New Testament warnings in Hebrews. The message encourages believers to pray for and restore those who sin but have not reached this hardened state, while recognizing that some may become so obstinate that prayer seems ineffective. Ultimately, the sermon underscores the importance of remaining tender to God's word and warns against allowing sin to become an idol.