Jul 30, 2018 · Jesus did call out sin in two ways: He called out religious self-righteousness ( for example Matthew 23:1-36) He elevated the standard of righteousness to utter perfection (Matthew 5:17-30, 43-48)

Sin casts a searchlight on the sinner. When we see the little “i” cradled in the middle of this word, sin, we are looking at the guilty party. This is God’s message. We can call sin a mistake, an error, or a psychological twist, but God calls it sin. Talking about sin does not make someone a sinner. Every person ever born is a sinner.

May 3, 2023 · In the Bible, the word sin – whether it is in the Hebrew or the Greek – actually means to miss the mark. The reason this definition is so important is because it points to two things. First, there is a target we are aiming at, and second it speaks to our intention. Once we know there is a target, then we can choose to hit it or to miss it.

Apr 9, 2025 · Christians are called to fight sin. Sin is what Jesus died to save us from. Sin separates us from a relationship with God, as well as each other. The power of Jesus’ resurrection is that sin no longer enslaves us. God has empowered us …

Dec 7, 2023 · What is the definition of sin? Sin is described in the Bible as transgression of the law of God (1 John 3:4) and rebellion against God (Deuteronomy 9:7). Sin had its beginning with Lucifer, probably the most beautiful and powerful of the angels.

The evil twist of our fallen natures is revealed in the fact that what others do, we call sin, but when we do the same thing, we have a different name for it: Others have prejudices; we have convictions.

Dec 24, 2013 · Perhaps some Christians hesitate to call sin “sin” because of the caricature of the evangelical always shouting down at the poor sinner. A thoughtful sentiment, but again, we need that discernment and sensitivity to the Spirit.

What is sin? Some call it “errors” or “mistakes” or “poor judgment.” This may be a good starting point, but as we learn more about God and the Bible, we see that it’s something much more serious. Sin is falling short of the perfect standard God has set. And, by our very nature, we are all falling short of His standard. We are all ...

Apr 3, 2019 · May we all have the courage to say that—to call sin, SIN. Some words need to be deleted from our vocabulary; others need to be reinstated. —

Feb 4, 2025 · Sin is any action, thought, or attitude that goes against God’s law and His standards described in Scripture. It can be an act of disobedience—choosing to do what is wrong—or a failure to do what is right. Sin is not just about outward behavior; it also includes the condition of the heart, such as selfishness, pride, or harmful intentions.