Understanding Sin Bible Study

 There are a few words in the Christian life that people misunderstand more than the word sin. Some people think sin is just breaking rules. Others think sin is just a mistake. Some think sin is not a big deal at all. But if we misunderstand sin, we will misunderstand salvation. And if we misunderstand salvation, we will misunderstand grace. And if we misunderstand grace, we will misunderstand holiness.

This book was written to help believers understand sin, grace, and holiness through the lens of Wesleyan theology. Wesleyan theology is based on the teachings of John and Charles Wesley, the founders of the Methodist movement. In 18th-century England, John preached a message that gave people hope and challenged them to live a life of holiness. He preached a message on sin and its definition, so that people who follow Jesus can be free from the shame and guilt of sin. Many Christians live in confusion about sin. Some live in constant guilt because they think every mistake is a sin. Others take sin lightly and do not understand its seriousness. The Wesleyan understanding of sin helps us see clearly both the seriousness of sin and the power of grace.

The message of the Wesleyan tradition is not just that we can be forgiven, but that we can be changed. God does not just save us from the penalty of sin; He saves us from the power of sin and begins transforming our hearts so that we can live holy lives filled with love.