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Definition and Nature
Human sin, according to the Bible, is any thought, word, or deed that transgresses the law of God. It is an inherent condition of humanity, stemming from the original disobedience of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Sin is both an act and a state, affecting the moral and spiritual condition of every person. The Apostle Paul succinctly states, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).

Origin and Consequences
The origin of human sin is traced back toGenesis 3, where Adam and Eve, the first humans, disobeyed God's command by eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. This act of rebellion introduced sin into the world, resulting in spiritual death and separation from God. The consequences of sin are manifold, including physical death, spiritual alienation, and the corruption of creation.Romans 5:12 explains, "Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned."

The Universality of Sin
Scripture affirms the universality of sin, asserting that every human being is born with a sinful nature.Psalm 51:5 declares, "Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me." This inherent sinfulness is evident in the actions and thoughts of individuals, asJeremiah 17:9 describes, "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?"

Types of Sin
The Bible categorizes sin in various ways, including sins of commission and omission. Sins of commission involve actively doing what is forbidden, while sins of omission involve failing to do what is commanded.James 4:17 states, "Therefore, whoever knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin." Additionally, sin can be personal or corporate, affecting individuals and communities.

The Law and Sin
The Mosaic Law was given to reveal sin and its seriousness.Romans 7:7 explains, "What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been aware of sin if it had not been for the law. For I would not have been aware of coveting if the law had not said, 'Do not covet.'" The law serves as a mirror, reflecting humanity's sinful condition and the need for a Savior.

Redemption from Sin
The central message of the Gospel is that redemption from sin is available through Jesus Christ.John 1:29 proclaims, "Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" Jesus' sacrificial death and resurrection provide the means for forgiveness and reconciliation with God.Romans 6:23 contrasts the outcomes of sin and grace: "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

The Role of Repentance and Faith
Repentance and faith are essential responses to the problem of sin.Acts 3:19 urges, "Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away." Faith in Jesus Christ is the means by which individuals receive forgiveness and are justified before God.Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes, "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast."

The Believer's Struggle with Sin
Even after conversion, believers continue to struggle with sin. The Apostle Paul describes this internal conflict inRomans 7:18-19 : "For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do." The Holy Spirit empowers believers to overcome sin and grow in holiness.

Eternal Implications
The eternal implications of sin are grave, as unrepentant sin leads to eternal separation from God.Revelation 20:15 warns, "And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire." However, for those who trust in Christ, there is the promise of eternal life and the complete eradication of sin in the new creation.

Topical Bible Verses

Genesis 3:1-24
Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, Yes, has God said, You shall not eat of every tree of the garden?
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Romans 5:12
Why, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed on all men, for that all have sinned:
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Romans 5:12-21
Why, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed on all men, for that all have sinned:
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Romans 5:12-14
Why, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed on all men, for that all have sinned:
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Romans 3:23
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
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John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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Hebrews 4:15
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
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Hebrews 2:17
Why in all things it behooved him to be made like to his brothers, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
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