The universal human condition: We have all sinned (1.8)

• So what is to be done about it? 

2 Options:

1. Ignore it (1.8)
   • Ignoring our sin may make us feel better, but it does not change reality
   • We may fool ourselves, but we are not fooling God
2. Acknowledge it (1.9) 2 Ways:
   • Acknowledge it and work on your own to put it right
   • Acknowledge it and trust in the death of Jesus to atone for it (2.2)

Take Home Idea: Jesus’ atoning sacrifice has made possible a new pattern of living. We will still sin, but we no longer live under the power of sin