Topical Encyclopedia The concept of sin in the Bible is intricately connected to the law, which serves as a divine instrument to restrain sinful behavior and guide humanity towards righteousness. The law, as given by God, is a reflection of His holy character and serves as a standard against which human actions are measured. It is through the law that individuals become aware of sin, as the Apostle Paul articulates in Romans 3:20 : "Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin."The law's restraining function is evident in its role as a moral compass, delineating right from wrong and setting boundaries for human conduct. In Galatians 3:19 , Paul explains, "Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions until the arrival of the Seed to whom the promise referred." Here, the law is portrayed as a temporary measure to curb transgressions until the coming of Christ, the promised Seed. Furthermore, the law acts as a guardian, as described in Galatians 3:24 : "So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith." This guardianship implies a protective and instructive role, guiding individuals towards a recognition of their need for a Savior and the grace offered through faith in Jesus Christ. The restraining aspect of the law is also evident in its civil and societal applications, as seen in the Old Testament. The Mosaic Law provided Israel with a comprehensive legal system that governed not only religious practices but also civil and moral conduct. This legal framework was designed to maintain order and justice within the community, as well as to set Israel apart as a holy nation dedicated to God. In 1 Timothy 1:8-10 , Paul underscores the lawful use of the law, stating, "Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately. We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers, for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching." Here, the law is depicted as a tool to restrain those who act contrary to God's will, highlighting its role in curbing sinful behavior. The law's restraining power is not only punitive but also corrective, aiming to bring about repentance and restoration. In Psalm 19:7 , the psalmist declares, "The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple." This verse emphasizes the transformative potential of the law, which, when internalized, leads to spiritual renewal and wisdom. While the law serves to restrain sin, it is ultimately through the grace of God and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ that believers find true freedom from the bondage of sin. The law points to the need for a Savior, and in Christ, the righteous requirements of the law are fulfilled, as stated in Romans 8:3-4 : "For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh, so that the righteous standard of the law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit." In summary, the law serves as a divine mechanism to restrain sin, revealing the holiness of God and the sinfulness of humanity, while guiding individuals towards the grace and redemption found in Jesus Christ. Torrey's Topical Textbook 1 Timothy 1:9,10Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for murderers, Torrey's Topical Textbook Library "For the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus Hath Made Me ... The True Excellence of Man. "That the Righteousness of the Law Might be Fulfilled in Us," Seventh Sunday after Trinity Exhortation to Resist Sin. Sixteenth Proposition of Arminius Sin Charged Upon the Surety Instructed in the Law of God The Law of God Of the Liberty Proper to Man's Nature, and the Servitude ... The Original, Nature, Property, and Use of the Law 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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