21/07/2025
CAN CHRISTIANS WHO HAVE SINNED REPEATEDLY BE FORGIVEN & EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF SALVATION AGAIN?!?
š We shall closely look at HEBREWS 10:26ā31 in the NKJV and NIV Versions of the Bible to dive into the hermeneutics and exegesis of this complex text;
HEBREWS 10ā¬:ā26ā¬-ā27ā¬, ā29ā¬ ā(NKJVā¬ā¬)
āFor if we SIN WILLFULLY after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace?ā
Hebrewsā¬ ā10ā¬:ā26ā¬-ā27ā¬ āNIVā¬ā¬
āIf we DELIBERATELY keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God.ā
āāHebrewsā¬ ā10ā¬:ā26ā¬-ā27ā¬ āNIVā¬ā¬
āā Misunderstanding to Avoid:
This passage does not condemn believers who struggle with sin and seek Godās help to overcome. It refers to:
ā¢Deliberate, willful, unrepentant rebellion, not weakness or repeated struggle.
ā¢People who reject Christās sacrifice and choose a path of apostasy, not those crying out for mercy.
š Key Greek Terms:
ā¢āDeliberatelyā ā hekousiÅs: willfully, knowingly, without remorse.
ā¢āTrample underfootā ā implies contempt for Christās sacrifice, not confession of failure.
So, the verse is not a warning for strugglers, but for rebels who reject the blood of Christ, mock grace, and turn back to unbelief.
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THERE IS HOPE ā Even for Repeated Failures
š¹ 1. Godās Mercy Endures Forever
āThe steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an endā¦ā (Lamentations 3:22ā23)
The Mercy of God endures forever for those who never stop seeking Him in spite of repeated failures!
Micahā¬ ā7ā¬:ā18ā¬-ā19ā¬ āNLTā¬ā¬
āThere is no God like you, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of his special people? You will not stay angry with your people forever, because you delight in showing unfailing love. Once again you will have compassion on us. You will trample our sins under your feet and throw them into the depths of the ocean!ā
āIt therefore means that even if a
Christian falls 70 times, God is willing to forgive as long as they repent and keep pressing toward Himā
Proverbsā¬ ā24ā¬:ā16ā¬ āNIVā¬ā¬
āFor though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.ā
š¹ 2. God Knows Our Context and Weakness
āHe knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.ā (Psalm 103:14)
Many believers in poverty-stricken communities may fall into:
ā¢ Lying out of fear
ā¢. Lying to avoid rejection
ā¢ Stealing for survival
ā¢ Immoral compromises due to economic pressure etc.
God is not excusing sin, but He is compassionate toward those trapped by oppression and sincerely seeking to escape.
š¹ 3. Grace Is Not for the Perfect, but the Humble
God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.ā (James 4:6)
Those who fall, confess, weep, and seek help are still under Godās grace.
Grace teaches and empowers (Titus 2:11ā12), not just forgives.
š¹ 4. The Role of the Church: Restore, Donāt Reject
If someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gentlyā¦ā (Galatians 6:1)
Our job as Pastors and leaders
is to:
ā¢Counsel, not condemn.
ā¢ Strengthen, not shame.
ā¢ Provide discipleship, prayer,
and economic empowerment, NOT JUST REBUKE!!
HOW TO ASSIST CHRISTIANS WHO STRUGGLE WITH SIN?
1. Create Safe Counseling Spaces
ā¢Many members sin out of emotional torment and financial distress.
ā¢Provide godly, non-judgmental counseling.
ā¢Assure them that God still loves them and ready to fully forgive and restore though they have messed us.
ā¢Reach out to them with love and compassion and never judging.
2. Teach Grace AND Discipleship
ā¢BALANCE : God forgives, but also transforms.
ā¢Offer hope that sanctification is progressive and never instantaneous- (Philippians 1:6).
3-Offer Deliverance and Prayer because many are also in demonic cycles of sin and shame. Create sessions for healing, deliverance, and inner renewal.
4-Mentorship and Accountability
ā¢Pair struggling believers with mature Christians for weekly encouragement.
ā¢Help them build daily spiritual disciplines (Word, prayer, fasting).
š VICTORY DECLARATION FOR STRUGGLING BELIEVERS:
Though I have fallen, I will rise again.
Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.
The blood of Jesus has not lost its power.
I am not rejected, I am being restored.
I am not condemned, I am being cleansed.
The grace of God is working in me to overcome every sin and shame!ā
š„ SPECIAL ENCOURAGEMENT FOR HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE OVERCOME SEXUAL PEER PRESSURE
Theme: āI Choose Purity and Purpose Over Pressureā
Young people must never give up or despair due to present day peer pressure but must know the following inspiring truths;
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1. God Has a Greater Purpose for You
Jeremiah 29:11 ā āFor I know the plans I have for you,ā says the Lord, āplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope.ā
š¹ Encouragement: You are not created for casual living or temporary s*xual pleasures. You have a divine assignment. Donāt trade your destiny for momentary excitement.
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2. Your Body Belongs to God, Not to Peer Pressure
1 Corinthians 6:18ā20 ā āFlee s*xual immoralityā¦ your body is a temple of the Holy Spiritā¦ you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body.ā
š¹ Encouragement: You are valuable. Your body is not for anyoneās experiment. Donāt let culture reduce your worthāGod lives in you.
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3. S*x Outside Marriage Has Consequences
Galatians 6:7ā8 ā āDo not be deceived: God is not mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will also reap.ā
š¹ Encouragement: The world may normalize s*xual sin, but consequences like emotional damage, shame, fatherless homes, and poverty follow. God warns us to protect us, not to spoil our fun.
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4. You Are Not the Only One Saying No
Romans 12:2 ā āDo not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mindā¦ā
š¹ Encouragement: Many youth are secretly standing for God, just like you. Donāt let loud sinners make you think youāre alone. You are part of Godās remnant of purity.
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5. You Can Say āNOā ā God Strengthens You
1 Corinthians 10:13 ā āNo temptation has overtaken you except what is common to man. But God is faithfulā¦ He will also provide a way out.ā
š¹ Encouragement: Temptation is not sinābut yielding to it is. God always provides an escapeāwalk away, speak up, pray, text your mentor.
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6. S*x Is BeautifulāIn Godās Time
Hebrews 13:4 ā āMarriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the s*xually immoralā¦ā
š¹ Encouragement: God is not anti-s*xāHeās pro-marriage. Wait for the right person, right time, and right blessing. Donāt settle for counterfeit love.
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7. Repentance Is Possible for Those Whoāve Fallen
1 John 1:9 ā āIf we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse usā¦ā
š¹ Encouragement: If youāve messed up, donāt stay down. Jesus restores purity, dignity, and purpose. You can be made new againābody, soul, and mind.
š¬ AFFIRMATIONS FOR YOUNG BELIEVERS
1. āI am not a product of peer pressureāI am a child of destiny.ā
2. āI choose purity over popularity. I am not ashamed to live right.ā
3. āMy body is for Godās glory. I am not for casual lovers.ā
4. āI break the cycle of teenage pregnancy and fatherlessness in my generation.ā
5. āI will wait for Godās time. I am worthy of covenant love, not careless lust.ā
š”ļø PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR MAINTAINING SEXUAL PURITY UNDER PRESSURE!!
Strategy How to Practice It
1. Build Godly Friendships Stay close to friends who share your values and faith.
2. Avoid Risk Zones Donāt hang out in private or suggestive places with the opposite s*x.
3. Get a Mentor Talk openly with your youth pastor or a godly adult when you feel weak.
4. Get Busy for God Join a ministry team. Purpose keeps you from idleness and compromise.
5. Stay in the Word and Prayer Feed your spirit daily to weaken the flesh.
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FINAL ENCOURAGEMENT
Yes, there is great hope for every believer, no matter how many times theyāve fallen. As long as there is repentance, faith in Jesus, and a desire to change, the mercy of God still stands.
š PRAYER FOR OVERCOMING CONDEMNATION & REPEATED SINNING!
š Proverbs 24:16 ā āFor though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again...ā
š Micah 7:8 ā āDo not rejoice over me, my enemy; when I fall, I will arise...ā
š 1 John 1:9 ā āIf we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us...ā
š Psalm 19:13 ā āKeep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins...ā
Heavenly Father, ļæ½I come before You not pretending to be strong, but desperate for Your mercy. ļæ½I have fallen again, and again and my heart is brokenānot only for my sin, but for failing You, my Redeemer and Friend. ļæ½But I thank You, Lord, that Your Word says, āThe righteous may fall seven times, but they will rise again.ā ļæ½
So today, by Your mercy, I choose to rise. ļæ½ļæ½I silence every voice of condemnation and shame.
ļæ½I refuse to let the enemy rejoice over me.
ļæ½Though I have fallen, I will rise.
Though I sit in darkness, You are my light, O Lord.
ļæ½Your grace is greater than my sin. Your love is stronger than my weakness. ļæ½ļæ½Father, I confess my sins to You with a sincere heart.
ļæ½Your Word declares that if I confess, You are faithful and just to forgive me and cleanse me from all unrighteousness.
ļæ½Cleanse me now, Lordānot just my actions, but my heart, my mind, and my desires. ļæ½ļæ½Lord, keep me from presumptuous sināthose bold, repeated acts I once excused.
ļæ½Let them no longer have dominion over me.
ļæ½Break every cycle, uproot every addiction, and destroy every wrong desire. ļæ½
Help me to love righteousness and hate evil. ļæ½ļæ½I reject the lie that I am too far gone.
ļæ½I reject the lie that I will never be free.
ļæ½I declare today that Your mercy has not expiredāYour blood still speaks for me! ļæ½ļæ½Holy Spirit, restore my confidence to walk in faith again.
ļæ½Renew my joy. Strengthen my will.
ļæ½Open my eyes to see the way of escape.
ļæ½Empower me daily to choose holiness over shame.
š DECLARATIONS
ā¢ I may have fallen, but I am not forsaken.
ā¢ I am not condemnedāI am being restored.
ā¢ I am forgiven, cleansed, and free!
ā¢ Godās mercy is working in me day by day.
ā¢ I am rising, pushing forward with greater determination and focus and
I will finish my race with joy!
šļø CLOSING PRAYER
Father, thank You for never giving up on me. ļæ½
Thank You for lifting me again and again until I can stand strong.
ļæ½I will not quit. I will not be defined by my past.
ļæ½I will live for Youārestored, redeemed, and ready.
ļæ½In Jesusā Name, Amen.
By Apostle Justice Blessing D.
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