Victory Over Sin: What Crossing the Jordan Really Teaches Us

Getting victory over sin isn't just about being forgiven for the past — Tim Matsis shows from the story of Israel at the Jordan River that it takes ongoing faith to actually reach the promised land. He starts with Israel's failure at Kadesh Barnea, where 10 of 12 spies talked the nation out of entering Canaan, and traces the 40 years of wandering that followed simply because, as Hebrews puts it, "they could not enter in because of unbelief." Tim Matsis draws a direct line from the Red Sea (a picture of baptism) to the Jordan River (a picture of glorification), arguing that the same faith that trusts Christ for forgiveness of past sins must also be trusted for victory over sin and temptation today — what the Bible calls sanctification. Using the story of Joshua and Caleb, the only two who reached Canaan, this message challenges listeners to keep believing God for real, ongoing change rather than settling for wandering in the wilderness. Listen to the Full Series: Catch every message in the Go Teach All Nations collection: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL65y7saKkuQ1OhnYa142gWoTlMc4NBguh Discover More Christian Content: Explore more sermons, Bible teaching, and faith-building programs from 3ABN Australia Radio: https://www.youtube.com/@3abnaustraliaradio885/featured Timecodes 0:00 Opening story and prayer 3:00 Israel at the banks of Jordan 6:15 The twelve spies and the report from Canaan 9:45 Unbelief and forty years in the wilderness 13:30 Why they couldn't enter: Hebrews 3:19 17:00 The Red Sea as a picture of baptism 21:30 One faith for forgiveness and for victory 25:45 Continuing in faith: warnings from Hebrews 3-4 30:00 Sanctification: growing more like Jesus 35:15 Only two enter Canaan: Joshua and Caleb 40:00 Crossing the Jordan: a picture of glorification 44:30 Closing appeal: "who will come and go with me?" This message was made available by the Masterton Seventh-day Adventist church. For more resources like this, visit mastertonsda.nz #VictoryOverSin #Faith #BibleStudy