Topical Encyclopedia The concept of sin and its consequent punishment is a central theme throughout the Bible, reflecting the holiness of God and the moral order He has established. Sin, defined as any transgression against the divine law, incurs punishment as a just response from a righteous God. This entry explores the biblical understanding of the punishment of sin, drawing from various scriptural passages.Old Testament In the Old Testament, the punishment for sin is often immediate and tangible, reflecting the covenantal relationship between God and His people, Israel. The Law given through Moses outlines specific penalties for various sins, emphasizing the seriousness with which God views disobedience. For instance, in Deuteronomy 28, blessings and curses are detailed, with curses serving as the punishment for disobedience: "But if you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commands and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you" (Deuteronomy 28:15). The narrative of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 illustrates the introduction of sin into the world and its immediate consequences. Their disobedience results in expulsion from the Garden of Eden, a life of toil, and eventual death, highlighting the separation from God that sin causes. The account of King David provides another example. After his sin with Bathsheba, the prophet Nathan confronts David, and God declares the punishment: "Now therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own" (2 Samuel 12:10). David's household experiences turmoil as a direct consequence of his sin. New Testament The New Testament continues the theme of sin's punishment but places a greater emphasis on eternal consequences. Jesus speaks frequently about the reality of hell as the ultimate punishment for unrepentant sin. In Matthew 25:46, He states, "And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life" . The Apostle Paul elaborates on the spiritual death that results from sin, contrasting it with the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. In Romans 6:23, he writes, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" . This death is not merely physical but spiritual, signifying eternal separation from God. The book of Revelation provides a vivid depiction of the final judgment, where sin is ultimately punished. Revelation 20:12-15 describes the great white throne judgment, where those not found in the Book of Life are cast into the lake of fire, symbolizing the final and eternal punishment for sin. The Role of Jesus Christ Central to the New Testament is the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, who bore the punishment for sin on behalf of humanity. Isaiah 53:5, a prophetic passage often cited in the New Testament, states, "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed" . Through His sacrificial death and resurrection, Jesus provides a means of escape from the punishment of sin for those who believe in Him. Conclusion The Bible consistently presents sin as a serious offense against God, warranting punishment. This punishment serves as a reminder of God's holiness and justice, while also pointing to His mercy and grace through Jesus Christ, who offers redemption and reconciliation for those who turn to Him in faith. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 2:17But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat of it: for in the day that you eat thereof you shall surely die. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 3:16-19 Genesis 4:7 Genesis 6:3,5-7 Genesis 18:20 Genesis 19:13 Exodus 32:33,34 Exodus 34:7 Leviticus 26:14-21 Numbers 15:30,31 Numbers 32:23 Job 21:17 Psalm 95:10,11 Jeremiah 44:2,3,5,6 Greek 3709. orge -- impulse, wrath ... wrath, passion Definition: anger, wrath, passion; punishment, vengeance. ... to God's) , controlled, passionate feeling against sin . . a indignation (so ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3709.htm - 7k Strong's Hebrew 2403. chatta'ah -- sinful thing, sin... sinful thing, sin. Transliteration: chatta'ah Phonetic Spelling: (khat-taw-aw') Short Definition: sin. punishment of sin, purification for sin, offering ... /hebrew/2403.htm - 5k 2399. chet -- a sin 5771. avon -- iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity 2403b. chattath -- sin, sin offering Library Both the First and the Second Deaths are the Consequence of Sin. ... Whether Sin Can be the Punishment of Sin? Why Death, the Punishment of Sin, is not Withheld from those who ... Whether the Debt of Punishment Remains after Sin? Whether Every Punishment is Inflicted for a Sin? Whether Sin Incurs a Debt of Punishment Infinite in Quantity? Whether the Entire Punishment Due to Sin is Forgiven through this ... Of the Creation, Sin, and Punishment of Man; and of Angels, Both ... Whether the Debt of Punishment is an Effect of Sin? Whether Every Sin Incurs a Debt of Eternal Punishment? Resources Questions about Sin (All) | GotQuestions.orgDoes the Bible teach mortal and venial sin? | GotQuestions.org How can I learn to hate my own 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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