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Feb 24, 2023 · What is sin, and what does the Bible say about it? Learn the meaning of sin, iniquity, and transgression and how these words describe the corruption of creation.
- Isaiah 43:25 ESV / 32 helpful votes. “I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.
- Romans 5:1-21 ESV / 27 helpful votes. Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
- 1 John 5:17 ESV / 20 helpful votes. All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin that does not lead to death.
- Galatians 5:19-21 ESV / 16 helpful votes. Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these.
- Where Does The Bible Use The Word Transgression?
- Is Transgression The Same as Sin?
- Can We Avoid Transgression on Our own?
- How Did Jesus Help with Our Transgressions?
- How Can We Step Away from Transgression?
- 5 Prayers to Stay Away from Transgressions
The New Testament uses parabasis(“trespass” or “violation”) in Galatians 3:19, Romans 4:15, and Hebrews 9:15. Galatians 3:19says that the law was given through angels because of humanity’s transgressions until Jesus Christ, the promised Seed, had come as a Mediator between God and humanity. Romans 4:15states that God’s law brings wrath, or punishme...
According to the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, transgressionis defined as: Pesha` (“rebellion”) appears 80 times throughout the Old Testament, consistently rendered “transgression” in all English translations. In this case, “rebellion” differs from “transgression.” It may occur in the heart without any opportunity for action. In Prover...
Since we are born sinners (Romans 3:5-6; 5:12-13), our natural desire is to rebel against God by breaking his divine commandments and precepts. We each have a sinful nature from Adam’s original sin (Romans 5:14). This sinful nature compels us to transgress God’s Law (Psalm 51). Because of our sinful nature, we cannot avoid transgression on our own ...
First and foremost, Christ is able to help us because there is no transgression in Him. Hebrews 4:15-16explain why and how Christ can sympathize with us in our weaknesses: Additionally, Christ can help us because He is the resurrection of the dead, both physically and spiritually: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever bel...
When addressing the issue of temptation, it is always important to refer to Scripture for ways to overcome it. Here are practical ways to overcome temptation, supported by Scripture: 1. Submit yourself to God’s will so you can resist evil thoughts and actions prompted by Satan (James 4:7). 2. Understand the mercy of God during temptation. When temp...
1. Oh, Lord, thank you for providing me a way out of temptation. Please, help me to find it whenever I am tempted. I don’t want to sin against You. In Jesus’s precious name, Amen! 2. Dear Lord, all glory and praise go to You. Thank you so much for giving me eternal life by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Keep my heart and mind completely focused on ...
The Bible teaches that sin is transgression of the law (1 John 3:4). The word “transgression” could be translated “lawlessness.” Jesus indicated that as men approached the end of history there would be a worldwide rebellion against law and order.
- As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12 sin salvation.
- Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall. Ezekiel 18:30b conversion sin punishment.
- But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
- Then I acknowledged my sin to you. and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin.
Genesis 31:36 - And it is displeasing to Jacob, and he striveth with Laban; and Jacob answereth and saith to Laban, 'What is my transgression? what my sin, that thou hast burned after me?
There is a fine distinction between sin and transgression, for one who is under no express law may sin (Rom 5:13), but with the introduction of a law one commits transgression if that law is violated (Rom 4:15; 5:14; Gal 3:19). Hence, “sin” causes us to transgress (Rom 7:7, 13).
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