Everyone who has sinned. The term is frequently applied to persons who are considered to be outside of God’s covenant of grace, and whose transgressions are hence unforgivable.
The universality of sinful behaviour
Only Jesus Christ is sinless
1 Pe 2:22
Also see: Is 53:9; 2 Co 5:21; Heb 4:15; Heb 7:26; 1 Jn 3:5
Everyone else has sinned
Ga 3:22
Also see: 1 Ki 8:46; Ro 3:9–19; Ro 3:23; Ro 5:12; Ro 5:19
God’s mercy towards sinners
God graciously extends mercy to sinners within the covenant
Ps 25:8–10
Also see: 1 Ki 8:30; Ps 86:5; Ps 130:8; Da 9:9; 1 Jn 1:9
Jesus Christ died for sinners
Ro 5:8; 1 Ti 1:15
Also see: Ro 8:3
Sinners as those whose behavior excludes them from God’s covenant
Prostitutes, tax collectors, idolatrous Gentiles, and the ungodly
Lk 15:1
Also see: Deut 23:17–18; 1 Sa 15:18; Lk 3:12; Lk 7:37–38; Ga 2:15; 1 Th 4:5; 1 Pe 4:18; Pr 11:31; 2 Pe 2:5–6
Such sinners shunned by the Jews
Lk 7:39
Also see: Ps 1:1; Pr 1:10–16
The judgment of sinners
Prayers seeking their judgment
Ps 104:35
They are cut off from God
Is 59:2
Also see: Ps 66:18; Pr 15:29; Is 1:15; Jn 9:31; 1 Co 6:9–10
They receive their just reward
Pr 13:21–22
Also see: Ps 1:5; Ps 34:16; Ps 37:38; Ec 2:26
Prophecies of their judgment
Is 1:28
Also see: Is 13:9; Is 33:14; Je 4:18; Am 9:10
Their final judgment
2 Pe 3:7
Also see: Is 66:24; 2 Th 1:8–9; 2 Pe 2:9; Jud 15
Jesus Christ’s attitude towards sinners
Jesus Christ’s association with sinners
Mt 9:9–13
Also see: Lk 15:1–10; Lk 19:5–10; Ro 5:8; 1 Ti 1:15–16
Jesus Christ extended God’s forgiveness to sinners and welcomed them into his kingdom
Mt 21:31–32
Also see: Mt 9:2–7; Lk 7:40–50; Lk 15:11–32; Lk 18:9–14; Lk 19:9; Jn 8:3–11
Jesus Christ’s behavior led to accusations that he himself was a sinner
Jn 9:16; Jn 9:24
Jesus Christ’s refusal to accept sinful behavior
Jn 8:10–11
Also see: Mt 4:17; Mt 18:8–9; Jn 5:14
Jesus Christ’s use of the example of sinners to teach his disciples
Lk 6:32–34
Also see: Lk 16:1–9
Sinners in the church
Those who fall into sin should be restored
Jas 5:19–20
Also see:Ps 51:13; Mt 18:12–15; Ga 6:1
Unrepentant sinners should be expelled
Mt 18:15–17
Also see: 1 Co 5:9–11
Lord Jesus, I believe you are the son of God, and you died for my sins and rose again from the dead, I trust you for cleansing and forgiveness, and you have received me as a Child of God. If there is any resentment or unforgiveness for anyone, I lay it at your feet and ask you to forgive me. I ask your forgiveness for being involved in other religions, witchcraft, or the occult seeking other gods. I acknowledge this as sin and loose myself right now in Jesus name. And now, Lord Jesus, I come to and yield my body, mind, and spirit to you. I give you my all. Come into my heart and be my personal Saviour. I surrender my tongue to you to be an instrument of righteousness to worship you in a new language. By faith, I receive it now, Lord in Jesus name. Amen.
