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{{quote | text=But the tax collector, standing far away, wouldn't even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' [[Luke 18:13]]}} | {{quote | text=But the tax collector, standing far away, wouldn't even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' [[Luke 18:13]]}} | ||
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− | + | 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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+ | 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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Revision as of 12:56, 21 June 2007
But the tax collector, standing far away, wouldn't even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' Luke 18:13
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Synopsis
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'.
Contents
See also Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on Sin
Related topics
- Grace | Repentance | Mercy | Forgiveness | Justification | Salvation
- Original sin
- Roman Catholic Doctrine: Sin
- Righteousness
- Death | Hell
Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons
Sin (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)
For related quotations see Sin (quotes)
Main article
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'.
Views on Sin
Forgiveness
Return to Christian doctrine and debates