1 John 5:16-18 Part 1 of 2

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. All wrong doing is sin, and there is sin that does not lead to death. We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them.

 

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.

James 5:15  And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. (see verses 13-20)

 

I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. 

Exodus 23:20-21  "See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. Pay attention to him and listen to what he says. Do not rebel against him; he will not forgive your rebellion, since my Name is in him." (see verses 20-33)

Hebrews 6:4-6  It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace. (see all chapter 6)

Hebrews 10:26  If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, ... (see verses 19-31)

 

I am not saying that you should pray about that, 

Jeremiah 7:16  "So do not pray for this people nor offer any plea or petition for them; do not plead with me, for I will not listen to you." (see verses 1-29)

Jeremiah 14:11  Then the LORD said to me, "Do not pray for the well-being of these people." (see all chapter 14)

 

All wrongdoing is sin, and there is sin that does not lead to death. 

1 John 3:4  Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness.

1 John 2:1-2  My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father--Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. (see verses 1:5-2:2)

 

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