Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6010 Sin » 6020 sin » 6023 sin, universality of All human beings sin and are guilty in the sight of God on account of an inherently sinful disposition, which can be traced back to Adam. Acts of sin thus arise from a sinful human heart. The basis of cleansing and cancellation of “original sin” is the atoning death of Jesus Christ. Adam, the cause of universal sin Romans 5:19 See also Genesis 3:1-24; Romans 5:12; 1 Corinthians 15:22 The universe is in subjection to sin Galatians 3:22 See also Romans 5:21; Romans 11:32 Sin is inherent in human nature Sinfulness from birth Psalm 51:5 See also Job 25:4; Psalm 58:3 The sinful heart Genesis 6:5 See also Genesis 8:21; Ecclesiastes 9:3; Jeremiah 17:9; Matthew 15:19 pp Mark 7:21 The sinful nature Ephesians 2:3 See also Romans 8:6-8; Galatians 5:19-21 The universality of sin No-one is righteous Romans 3:9-19 See also Psalm 5:9; Psalm 10:7; Psalm 14:1-3 pp Psalm 53:1-3; Psalm 36:1; Psalm 140:3; Isaiah 59:7-8 All have sinned Romans 3:23 See also Genesis 6:11-12; 1 Kings 8:46 pp 2 Chronicles 6:36; Ecclesiastes 7:20; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 1:18-32; James 3:2 Everyone is sinful in God's sight 1 John 1:8 See also Psalm 130:3; Psalm 143:2; Proverbs 20:9; Isaiah 64:6-7; Matthew 19:17 pp Mark 10:18 pp Luke 18:19; 1 John 1:10 Some characters in Scripture are described as being blameless in comparison with their contemporaries Genesis 5:24 Enoch; Genesis 6:9 Noah; 1 Kings 15:5 David Jesus Christ alone is sinless Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 2:22 See also Isaiah 53:9; Luke 23:47; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 7:26; 1 John 3:5 See also
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