Topical Encyclopedia Sin, in the Christian theological context, is any action, thought, or attitude that transgresses the divine law and moral order established by God. It is fundamentally an affront to the holiness and righteousness of God, and as such, is repugnant to Him. The Bible consistently portrays sin as a serious breach in the relationship between humanity and God, necessitating divine judgment and the need for redemption.Nature of Sin Sin is not merely a set of actions but a condition of the heart. It is described in Scripture as lawlessness (1 John 3:4) and rebellion against God (Deuteronomy 9:7). The inherent sinfulness of humanity is a result of the Fall, as recorded in Genesis 3, where Adam and Eve's disobedience introduced sin into the world. This original sin has tainted all of creation, leading to a universal human condition of sinfulness: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). God's View of Sin God's holiness is utterly incompatible with sin. Habakkuk 1:13 states, "Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing." This divine intolerance for sin is rooted in God's perfect nature, which cannot coexist with impurity or moral corruption. Sin is depicted as a stench in God's nostrils, something that He cannot abide. Isaiah 59:2 declares, "But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear." Consequences of Sin The Bible outlines severe consequences for sin, both temporal and eternal. Sin leads to spiritual death, as stated in Romans 6:23: "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." This death is not only physical but also spiritual, signifying eternal separation from God. The Old Testament frequently illustrates how sin leads to divine judgment, as seen in the narratives of the Flood (Genesis 6-9) and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19). God's Response to Sin Despite the repugnance of sin, God's response is not solely one of judgment but also of mercy and redemption. The sacrificial system in the Old Testament, culminating in the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ in the New Testament, demonstrates God's provision for atonement. Hebrews 9:22 states, "Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." Through Christ's sacrificial death and resurrection, believers are offered forgiveness and reconciliation with God: "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace" (Ephesians 1:7). Call to Repentance The Bible calls all people to repentance, turning away from sin and toward God. Acts 3:19 urges, "Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away." This call to repentance is an invitation to restore the broken relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. The transformative power of the Holy Spirit enables believers to live in obedience to God's commands, reflecting His holiness in their lives. In summary, sin is a grave offense against God, repugnant to His holy nature, and resulting in dire consequences. Yet, through His grace and mercy, God provides a way of redemption and restoration for those who turn to Him in faith and repentance. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 6:6,7And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. Nave's Topical Index Numbers 22:32 Deuteronomy 25:16 Deuteronomy 32:19 2 Samuel 11:27 1 Kings 14:22 Psalm 5:4-6 Psalm 10:3 Psalm 11:5 Psalm 78:59 Psalm 95:10 Psalm 106:40 Proverbs 3:32 Proverbs 6:16-19 Proverbs 11:20 Proverbs 15:8,9,26 Proverbs 21:27 Isaiah 43:24 Jeremiah 25:7 Jeremiah 44:4,21,22 Habakkuk 1:13 Zechariah 8:17 Luke 16:15 Revelation 2:6,15 Library An Explanation of Three Things which Most of all Might be Likely ... The Scheme of Necessity Makes God the Author of Sin. Whether God is Omnipotent? Whether the Ten Precepts of the Decalogue are Set in Proper Order? Breaking with God. Methodists, or the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Existence of Moral Evil, or Sin, Reconciled with the Holiness ... Methodist Articles of Religion. AD 1784. Whether it is Possible for Anyone to Hate God? Rejection of Errors Resources What does it mean to be a slave to sin? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the sin nature? | GotQuestions.org What is the worst sin? | GotQuestions.org Sin: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Sin in Believers is a Reproach to the Lord Sin is the Transgression of the Law Sin Money: General Scriptures Concerning Sin: Aggravated by Neglecting Advantages Sin: All Men are Conceived and Born In Sin: All the Imaginations of the Unrenewed Heart Are Sin: Blessings Withheld on Account of Sin: Christ Was Manifested to Take Away Sin: Christ's Blood Cleanses From Sin: Christ's Blood Redeems From Sin: Confusion of Face Belongs to Those Guilty of Sin: Consequences of, Entailed Upon Children Sin: Desert of, a Wilderness Between Elim and Sinai: Counted In Sin: Desert of, a Wilderness Between Elim and Sinai: Manna and Quail Given In Sin: Desert of, a Wilderness Between Elim and Sinai: The Complaint for Bread In Sin: Desert of, a Wilderness Between Elim and Sinai: The People of Israel Journey Through Sin: Entered Into the World by Adam Sin: God Has Opened a Fountain For Sin: God is Provoked to Anger By Sin: God is Provoked to Jealousy By Sin: If we Say That we Have No, we Make God a Liar Sin: Ministers should Warn the Wicked to Forsake Sin: No Escape from the Consequences of Sin: No Man Can Cleanse Himself From Sin: Not Counted Against Righteous People Sin: Omission of What we Know to be Good Is Sin: Paul's Discussion of the Responsibility For Sin: Repugnant to Righteous People Sin: Saints: Abhor Themselves on Account of Sin: Saints: Ashamed of Having Committed Sin: Saints: Have Yet the Remains of, in Them Sin: Saints: Profess to Have Ceased From Sin: Scripture Concludes all Under Sin: Shall Find out the Wicked Sin: should be Avoided Even in Appearance Sin: should be Guarded Against Sin: should be Striven Against Sin: should be Wholly Destroyed Sin: Sometimes Open and Manifest Sin: Specially Strive Against Besetting Sin: The Abominable Thing That God Hates Sin: The Fear of God Restrains Sin: The Ground Was Cursed on Account of Sin: The Holy Spirit Convinces of Sin: The Law by Its Strictness Stirs Up Sin: The Law is the Strength of Sin: The Law is Transgressed by Every Sin: The Law: Curses Those Guilty of Sin: The Law: Gives Knowledge of Sin: The Law: Made to Restrain Sin: The Law: Shows Exceeding Sinfulness of Sin: The Thought of Foolishness Is Sin: The Wicked: Cannot Cease From Sin: The Wicked: Defy God in Committing Sin: The Wicked: Delight in Those Who Commit Sin: The Wicked: Encourage Themselves In Sin: The Wicked: Encouraged In, by Prosperity Sin: The Wicked: Expect Impunity In Sin: The Wicked: Guilty of, in Everything They Do Sin: The Wicked: Led by Despair to Continue In Sin: The Wicked: Make a Mock At Sin: The Wicked: Plead Necessity For Sin: The Wicked: Shall Bear the Shame of Sin: The Wicked: Tempt Others To Sin: The Wicked: Throw the Blame of, on God Sin: The Wicked: Throw the Blame of, on Others Sin: The Wicked: Try to Conceal, from God Sin: The Word of God Keeps From Sin: Toil and Sorrow Originated In Sin: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To, Defining and Illustrating Sin: we should Pray to God: To Cleanse Us From Sin: we should Pray to God: To Deliver Us From Sin: we should Pray to God: To Forgive Our Sin: we should Pray to God: To Keep Us From Sin: we should Pray to God: To Make Us Know Our Sin: we should Pray to God: To Search For, in Our Hearts Sin: Whatever is not of Faith Is Sin: when Finished Brings Forth Death Related Terms Sin-offering (115 Occurrences) |
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