The Cincinnati Church

1. Having dealt with the subject of prayer (vs. 14-15), John gives direction in prayer in reference to the sins of others. vs. 16-17.
2. John treats here of a sin not unto death and a sin that is unto death.
3. By definition, a sin unto death is a sin that results in death whereas a sin not unto death does not result in death.
A. Death is the result of sin, any sin. ROM 6:23; JAM 1:15.
B. In general, then, we all die because of sin.
C. This passage is dealing with death that is visited upon us because of a specific sin.