Topical Encyclopedia Definition and Nature of Sin:Sin, in the biblical context, is any action, thought, or attitude that transgresses the commands and character of God. It is a fundamental concept in Christian theology, representing a moral failing and a breach of divine law. The Bible describes sin as lawlessness (1 John 3:4) and rebellion against God (Deuteronomy 9:7). Origin of Sin: The origin of sin is traced back to the disobedience of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Genesis 3 recounts the temptation by the serpent and the subsequent fall of humanity. Through Adam, sin entered the world, and death through sin, affecting all of creation (Romans 5:12). This original sin has tainted human nature, making all people inherently sinful from birth (Psalm 51:5). Types of Sin: 1. Original Sin: The inherited sin nature passed down from Adam. 2. Personal Sin: Individual acts of transgression, whether in thought, word, or deed. 3. Sins of Commission: Direct actions that violate God's commands. 4. Sins of Omission: Failure to do what is right or required by God's law (James 4:17). Consequences of Sin: Sin results in spiritual death and separation from God (Isaiah 59:2). The ultimate consequence of unrepentant sin is eternal separation from God, often referred to as hell (Matthew 25:46). Sin also brings about physical death and suffering in the world (Romans 6:23). The Law and Sin: The Mosaic Law was given to reveal sin and its seriousness (Romans 3:20). It acts as a tutor to lead people to Christ by showing the impossibility of achieving righteousness through human effort alone (Galatians 3:24). Redemption from Sin: The central message of the Gospel is that Jesus Christ came to save sinners (1 Timothy 1:15). Through His death and resurrection, Jesus provided atonement for sin, offering forgiveness and reconciliation with God (Romans 5:8-10). Believers are called to repent and place their faith in Christ for salvation (Acts 2:38). Victory Over Sin: Christians are empowered by the Holy Spirit to overcome sin (Romans 8:13). Sanctification is the process by which believers are gradually conformed to the image of Christ, growing in holiness and righteousness (2 Corinthians 3:18). The Bible encourages believers to confess their sins and seek God's forgiveness (1 John 1:9). Key Biblical Passages: · Genesis 3: The Fall of Man · Romans 3:23: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." · Romans 6:23: "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." · 1 John 1:8-9: "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." Practical Implications: Believers are called to live lives of repentance and faith, continually turning away from sin and towards God. The Christian life involves a daily battle against sin, relying on God's grace and the power of the Holy Spirit to live in obedience to His will. The church plays a vital role in encouraging and supporting believers in their walk with Christ, promoting accountability and spiritual growth. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia REMISSION OF SINSre-mish'-un (aphesis, paresis): The two Greek words, of which the latter occurs only in Romans 3:25, were translated by the same English word in the King James Version. In the Revised Version (British and American), paresis is translation "passing over." It is contrasted with the other term as pretermission with remission. Remission is exemption from the consequences of an offense, forgiveness; pretermission is the suspension of the penalty (Philippi, Ellicott, Trench (Synonyms, XXXIII), Weiss; compare Acts 17:30). Cremer (Lexicon of N T Gr) regards the meaning of the two words as identical, except that the one refers to the Old Testament and the other to the New Testament. Sins are remitted when the offender is treated as though the offense had never been committed. Remission is restricted to the penalty, while forgiveness refers more particularly to the person, although it may be used also of the sin itself. Remission also is used of offenses against God's law; forgiveness, against either divine or human law. RETENTION OF SINS re-ten'-shun, (krateo, "to lay fast hold of" (John 20:23)): The opposite of "the remission of sins." Where there was no evidence of repentance and faith, the community of believers were unauthorized to give assurance of forgiveness, and, therefore, could only warn that the guilt of sin was retained, and that the sinner remained beneath God's judgment. Greek 2480. ischuo -- to be strong, have power ... If he has committed sins with present effects, it will be forgiven him. 16 Therefore, openly confess these sins to one another, and ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2480.htm - 9k 51. agnoema -- a sin of ignorance 265. hamartema -- a sin 4990. soter -- a savior, deliverer 1344. dikaioo -- to show to be righteous, declare righteous 266. hamartia -- a sin, failure 2433. hilaskomai -- to be propitious, make propitiation for 4266. proginomai -- to happen before 4189. poneria -- iniquity 264. hamartano -- to miss the mark, do wrong, sin Strong's Hebrew 2408. chatay -- a sin... 2407, 2408. chatay. 2409 . a sin. Transliteration: chatay Phonetic Spelling: (khat-ee') Short Definition: sins. Word Origin (Aramaic ... /hebrew/2408.htm - 6k 2403b. chattath -- sin, sin offering 2398. chata -- to miss, go wrong, sin 2399. chet -- a sin Library Open Sins Secret Sins Little Sins Presumptuous Sins The Sins of Society On Actual Sins Whether the Remission of Sins Ought to be Reckoned Amongst the ... Whether all Sins are Equal? Whether Gluttony is the Greatest of Sins? Whether Venial Sins are Removed by the Sprinkling of Holy Water ... Thesaurus Sins (351 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia REMISSION OF SINS. ...Sins are remitted when the offender is treated as though the offense had never been committed. ... /s/sins.htm - 38k Remission (18 Occurrences) Expiation (9 Occurrences) Pardoned (21 Occurrences) Paralytic (12 Occurrences) Sacrifices (186 Occurrences) Palsy (12 Occurrences) Confession (22 Occurrences) Propitiation (4 Occurrences) Commits (39 Occurrences) Resources What are presumptuous sins? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean that our sins are washed away? | GotQuestions.org Why does Amos keep repeating “for three sins . . . even for four” in chapters 1 2? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Sins (351 Occurrences)Matthew 1:21 Matthew 3:6 Matthew 6:14 Matthew 6:15 Matthew 9:2 Matthew 9:5 Matthew 9:6 Matthew 11:20 Matthew 12:41 Matthew 15:19 Matthew 18:15 Matthew 18:21 Matthew 21:32 Matthew 26:28 Mark 1:4 Mark 1:5 Mark 2:5 Mark 2:7 Mark 2:9 Mark 2:10 Mark 3:28 Mark 4:12 Mark 7:21 Mark 7:22 Mark 11:25 Luke 1:77 Luke 3:3 Luke 5:20 Luke 5:21 Luke 5:23 Luke 5:24 Luke 5:32 Luke 7:47 Luke 7:48 Luke 7:49 Luke 10:13 Luke 11:4 Luke 11:32 Luke 17:3 Luke 17:4 Luke 24:47 John 8:21 John 8:24 John 8:34 John 9:34 John 20:23 Acts 2:38 Acts 3:19 Acts 3:26 Acts 5:31 Acts 10:43 Acts 13:38 Acts 19:18 Acts 22:16 Acts 26:18 Romans 2:2 Romans 4:7 Romans 4:25 Romans 5:14 Romans 7:5 Romans 11:27 1 Corinthians 6:18 1 Corinthians 11:27 1 Corinthians 15:3 1 Corinthians 15:17 2 Corinthians 5:19 2 Corinthians 13:2 Galatians 1:4 Ephesians 1:7 Ephesians 2:1 Ephesians 2:5 Ephesians 5:6 Colossians 1:14 Colossians 2:11 Colossians 2:13 Colossians 3:6 1 Thessalonians 2:16 1 Thessalonians 4:6 1 Timothy 5:22 1 Timothy 5:24 2 Timothy 3:6 Titus 3:11 Hebrews 1:3 Hebrews 2:17 Hebrews 5:1 Hebrews 5:3 Hebrews 7:27 Hebrews 8:12 Hebrews 9:7 Hebrews 9:15 Hebrews 9:22 Hebrews 9:28 Hebrews 10:2 Hebrews 10:3 Hebrews 10:4 Hebrews 10:11 Hebrews 10:12 Hebrews 10:17 Hebrews 10:26 James 4:17 Subtopics National Sins are a Reproach to a People National Sins: Aggravated by Privileges National Sins: Bring Down National Judgments National Sins: Cause the Withdrawal of Privileges National Sins: Children of Israel National Sins: Defile: National Worship National Sins: Defile: The Land National Sins: Defile: The People National Sins: Denunciations Against National Sins: Kingdom of Israel National Sins: Kingdom of Judah National Sins: Lead the Heathen to Blaspheme National Sins: Ministers should Mourn Over National Sins: Ministers should Pray for Forgiveness of National Sins: Ministers should Testify Against National Sins: Ministers should Try to Turn the People From National Sins: National Prayer Rejected on Account of National Sins: National Worship Rejected on Account of National Sins: Nations of Canaan National Sins: Often Caused and Encouraged by Rulers National Sins: Often Caused by Prosperity National Sins: Pervade all Ranks National Sins: Punishment For, Averted on Repentance National Sins: Saints Especially Mourn Over National Sins: should be Confessed National Sins: should be Mourned Over National Sins: should be Repented of National Sins: should be Turned From National Sins: Sodom and Gomorrah Sins of Omission and Commission Related Terms |