Topical Encyclopedia Sin, in Christian theology, is understood as any action, thought, or attitude that falls short of God's perfect standard of holiness and righteousness. It is a fundamental concept in the Bible, representing a moral failing that separates humanity from God. The consequence of sin is spiritual death and exclusion from the presence of God, which is often depicted as exclusion from Heaven.The Bible consistently teaches that sin creates a barrier between humans and God. In Isaiah 59:2 , it is written, "But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear." This separation is not merely a temporary state but has eternal implications if not addressed through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. The New Testament further elaborates on the exclusion from Heaven due to sin. In 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 , the Apostle Paul warns, "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God." This passage underscores the seriousness of sin and its capacity to prevent individuals from entering the kingdom of God. The concept of sin excluding individuals from Heaven is also evident in the teachings of Jesus. In Matthew 7:21-23 , Jesus states, "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!'" Here, Jesus emphasizes that mere verbal acknowledgment of Him is insufficient; a life transformed by obedience to God's will is necessary. The Book of Revelation also addresses the exclusion of sinners from Heaven. Revelation 21:27 declares, "But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life." This passage highlights the purity and holiness required to enter the New Jerusalem, symbolizing Heaven, and the necessity of having one's name recorded in the Lamb's Book of Life, which is achieved through faith in Jesus Christ. The doctrine of sin excluding individuals from Heaven is central to the Christian understanding of salvation. Romans 3:23 states, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," indicating the universal nature of sin and the need for redemption. The solution to this exclusion is found in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, who offers forgiveness and reconciliation with God. As Romans 6:23 explains, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." In summary, sin is a grave matter with eternal consequences, as it excludes individuals from the presence of God and the promise of Heaven. The Bible provides a clear path to overcoming this exclusion through repentance, faith in Jesus Christ, and a life committed to following God's will. Torrey's Topical Textbook 1 Corinthians 6:9,10Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Torrey's Topical Textbook Galatians 5:19-21 Ephesians 5:5 Revelation 21:27 Library Sin. Whether Fear Remains in Heaven His Freedom from Sin. Salvation. The Sinner's Need of Christ Whether Fear Remains in Heaven? 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"In Remembrance of Me" 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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