“Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.” – James 1:15 (KJV)
Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans teaches us much about sin. Yet even from this single verse, we can clearly understand the three stages of sin.
- First, sin is conceived through lust.
- Then, the law strengthens sin.
- Finally, sin brings forth death in a person.
This is explained further in the following verse:
“For when we were in the realm of the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in us, so that we bore fruit for death.” – Romans 7:5 (NIV)
When Scripture says, “the wages of sin is death,” it refers not only to physical death but also to spiritual death.
Sin destroys our prayer life, worship, faith, Scripture reading, anointing, blessing, grace, peace, and even our love for God.
1. The Blood of Jesus Cleanses Sin
Our Lord Jesus shed His blood and died for all who were dead in sin. Through His blood, He cleanses us from every sin we committed before accepting Him. By His death on the Cross, He destroyed death that came through sin. He cancels the fruit of death, which is the result of our sin.
2. The Word of God Removes Sin
Sin, which was strengthened by the law, is overcome and destroyed by the Word of God. We must fill ourselves with His Word so that sin within us is exposed and removed. For this to happen, we must hate sin completely. We cannot be set free from sin if we continue to love it. Therefore, we must come before God in prayer, fixing our eyes on Jesus, our High Priest.
3. The Fire of the Spirit Destroys Sin
The fire of the Holy Spirit destroys sin even before it is conceived. While lust gives birth to sin, the Spirit consumes it at the root. He produces self-control and burns away the sins written deep within our bones. It was the Spirit’s power that brought forth the promised generation from Abraham and Sarah, though they were physically as good as dead.
That same Spirit is mighty to bless us too—raising up a generation of truth. Praise be to God! Amen. Hallelujah.
Essence from a Bible study message by Apostle T. Ramesh Ayya on 09.07.2025 at Satthiya Sthalam, Vazhavandhankottai, Trichy. Written by Bro. Simon Charles.
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