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| − | ''In brief:'' Sin is any act, or thought, or word or choice thing that is contrary to the will of God; it is anything that separates us from God. Sin leads to spiritual blindness and to death. In the Bible we are taught that every person is under sin, yet, 'while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly'. | + | ''In brief:'' Sin is any act, or thought, or word or choice thing that is contrary to the will of God or falls short of perfection--"Be perfect, even as your Father in Heaven"; it is anything that separates us from God. Sin leads to spiritual blindness and to death. In the Bible we are taught that every person is under sin, yet, 'while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly'. |
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* [[Justification, salvation and grace]] | * [[Justification, salvation and grace]] | ||
* [[Original sin]] | * [[Original sin]] | ||
| + | * [[Sin and punishment]] | ||
Revision as of 00:26, 13 April 2006
In brief: Sin is any act, or thought, or word or choice thing that is contrary to the will of God or falls short of perfection--"Be perfect, even as your Father in Heaven"; it is anything that separates us from God. Sin leads to spiritual blindness and to death. In the Bible we are taught that every person is under sin, yet, 'while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly'.
Definitions / explanation
- The Christian teaching about sin
- The Roman Catholic teaching about venial and mortal sins
- Bible Dictionary: Sin
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