A terrible doom awaits the sinner, and therefore it is necessary that we know what sin is, in order that we may escape from its power. John says, "Whosoever commits sin transgresses also the law; for sin is the transgression of the law" (1 John 3:4). "Sin is the transgression of the law" (1 John 3:4). "I had not known sin, but by the law" (Romans 7:7).
God has not separated from you,
but your sins and your iniquities
have separated your soul from God.
You are sin-sick, and you need a physician.
Look into the mirror, God's holy law, which is the only standard of righteousness.
It is the sin detector.
Q: Will you see your sins in the light of the law? 
Q: Will you have faith in Jesus as the sin-pardoning Savior?
The royal law is before you, and you must meet its requirements.
It is the only standard of righteousness; it measures your life and your character..... the precious blood of Jesus alone will cleanse from every spot and stain of sin.
The sinner must be made to feel that he is a transgressor.
Christ dying upon the cross of Calvary is drawing his attention.
Q: Why did Christ die?
A: Because it was the only means for man to be saved.
He took upon Himself our sins that He might impute His righteousness to all who believe in Him.
The awakened sinner is pointed to the law he has transgressed.
The awakened sinner is pointed to the law he has transgressed.
---It calls to him to repent, yet there is no saving quality in law to pardon the transgression of law, and his case seems hopeless.
---But the law draws him to Christ. However deep are his sins of transgression, the blood of Jesus Christ can cleanse him from all sin."
E.G.W.