For the next few weeks I want to discuss the theology of sin. This is a much deeper issue than you might think. To get us started here are three quotes from catechism answering the question "what is sin?"
What is sin?
Sin is the breaking of God’s law
Plus our condition, which means from birth we all got flaws. -Shai Linne (Atonement Q&A)
What is sin?
A. Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God. (Westminster Shorter Catechism)
What is sin?
Answer: Sin is transgression of the revealed will of God which teaches that we are to act in perfect holiness from a heart of faith to the glory of God.
Comment Simplified: Sin is any attitude or desire or action that explicitly breaks a commandment of Scripture, or comes from a heart of unbelief or is not done for the glory of God. (Baptist Catechism. Revised by Bethlehem Baptist Church)
More on this topic next Thursday.
Stephen
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