Sin is an act or state of disobedience towards God.
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How have Christians dealt with “I prayed my way to moral behavior”?
I was in discussion with some friends about sin. I believe that passages like "Be Perfect (Mt 5:48)", as well as many of the other tough sayings from Jesus, inform us that the continuing standard is ...
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Did 'evil' exist even before Satan? [duplicate]
"Your heart became proud on account of your beauty, and you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor. So I threw you to the earth; I made a spectacle of you before kings" - Ezekiel 28:17
This ...
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Was the 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' Commandment Written with Caveats? [duplicate]
Was the 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' Commandment Written with Caveats?
I ask because, in its purest form, it doesn't seem quite right to me.
For instance, if somebody kills another person in legitimate ...
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Is every lie a sin? [duplicate]
We all know that lying is a sin in the Catholic's perspective.
But sometimes we lie to protect someone.
For example, a mother lies about sex to protect their children.
Is every lie sinful in Gods ...
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What are the differences between hamartiology from a Nazarene to a Calvinist perspective?
Coming from a Nazarene tradition, influenced by Wesley and the Holiness Movement, my reflections upon sin are based upon the Nazarene manual's definitions (See 5.1,5.3) summarized as
5.1. Original ...
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What is the difference between Lust and Love in the heart?
How does one know the difference between Lust and Love?
For example (Hypothetically speaking, of course):•if someone has sex before marriage but they have true love it's not a sin •if someone has sex ...
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Is Jesus still suffering in heaven for our sins?
That is what sometime I hear some preacher mentioning.
Heaven is a place where there is no suffering but all happiness and that is what we are aiming for, by trying to live a good life on earth. ...
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Why is it so much easier to sin than follow Jesus?
How is it possible, that it is harder to follow Jesus, than to sin? I really want to follow Jesus, and I'm trying to. But every day again I fail again, because short term desires which withdraw me ...
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Sarah laughed at God and He did not mind
When God told Abraham that he was to have a son the following year, bible recorded it that Sarah laughed in her heart
Genesis 18:12-15
12 Sarah laughed to herself, saying, “After I have ...
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Is Christ's blood enough? [closed]
I've thought about this for some time.
Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice, and this is why our sins can be forgiven.
Does the Bible state if only believers can be forgiven their sins?
Or did Christ ...
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In Catholicism, what are the different kinds of sins?
I have heard various persons refer to different 'kinds' of sins on this site and in other places.
I have heard of
mortal sin
grave sin
venial sin
Are there others? What is a basic definition of ...
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When did sin and evil in the universe first appear?
According to Catholic, or Protestant (I am not aware of any division over this); 'When did evil in the universe first appear and what was the originating cause of it?'
Note: I mean the immediate ...
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What is the opposite of sin?
We have:
Good - Evil
Love - Hate
Virtue - Vice
Bless - Curse
Righteous - Wicked
Obedience - Disobedience
_____? - Sin
I don't mean sin as a general disposition, or original sin. I mean a deed ...
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Does God have the capacity to sin? Can God sin?
To clarify,
this question is not asking for a "justification" of those times, described in the Bible, when God struck someone dead. Life is His to take.
the question is also not asking strictly ...
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What is the basis for the argument that Jesus DID NOT have the ability to sin or give in to temptation?
While some people people that Jesus could have given in to the temptations He suffered and sinned, others do not. They believe that Jesus could suffer temptation, but did not have the capacity to ...
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What is the basis for the argument that Jesus DID have the ability to give in to temptation?
I understand that some people believe that Jesus actually had the capacity to sin, that is, to give in to the temptations that He suffered. This seems to suggest that God has the power tos in.
In a ...
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Will we theoretically be able to sin in Heaven?
The Bible tells us that there will be no sin in Heaven
. Also, most christians agree that there will be free will in Heaven.
So we will be in a sinless state with free will. However, Adam and Eve ...
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What do the verses in Luke 5:20-25 teach us?
They have always puzzled me and I fail to understand what is what.
Luke 5:20-23
When Jesus saw their faith he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” Then the experts in the law and the ...
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Is every sinful behavior a sin?
In particular, is it sin when someone:
does something sinful, but he is not aware of the sinfulness
does something sinful, someone told him it is sinful, but he still doesn't feel it as sin
does ...
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Is the definition of “sin” subjective? Of whom's morals is it based on?
Whenever I try to determine what is a sin and what isn't I get very confused... I read things by Paul and sins seem to become very subjective...
_____ is a sin if you make it a sin through belief ...
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Does a Christian who commits sins against Christian doctrine and commandments still remain Christian? [duplicate]
What is the position of the Christian denominations about whether a person who commits sins and lives un-Christian lifestyle, yet believes he is Christian, still remains Christian?
This question is ...
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Do Christians believe that more sinful people suffer more on Earth?
I wonder what Christian groups believe that more sinful people suffer more on Earth due to God's punishment?
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What is temptation?
Temptation, in the common secular sense, seems to indicate an attraction to something.
Temptation
The act of tempting
The condition of being tempted.
Something attractive, tempting or ...
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Is illegal downloading a sin? [duplicate]
There are several places where the Bible says that stealing is a sin.
Exodus 20,15 (KJV)
Thou shalt not steal.
But is downloading software content like games, music, or films illegally (i.e. ...
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Was there a sacrifice in the Old Testament for intentional sins?
When reading through the law in the Old Testament it seems that there are only sacrifices for unintentional sins. Is this true? How does the New Testament handle intentional sins such as drunkenness, ...
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Why was eating meat on Fridays forbidden in the Catholic Church for so many years?
I understand that the Catholic Church forbade people from eating meat on Fridays for many years. It seems that it is no longer every Friday, but just during Lent. Also, it is not all meat, but all ...
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How to be saved after adultery? [closed]
Suppose one robs a bank and with the proceeds he is able to buy luxury cars, yachts, mansions. The thief lives enjoying all these things and one day he wants to convert to Christianity and wants to be ...
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Is confessing to a priest the only way to be forgiven?
We first confess in our first communion and the priests say that we should always confess our sins, but is it the only way to be forgiven by God ?
Can't we pray and ask for forgiveness? I've heard of ...
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Is illness sometimes a result of a sin?
There are children born ill, blind or have heart or mental issues etc.
But can an illness be a result of a sin:
If a child is born ill, is it possible because of the parents' sins ?
If someone ...
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What is the basis for the Roman Catholic teaching regarding the Sin of Presumption?
The Roman Catholic Church teaches that there is something called the Sin of Presumption, which states that it is a sin for one to believe that he or she is assured of his or her salvation.
It seems ...
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Biblically, is there such a thing as innocent by reason of mental defect? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What does the Bible say about people with mental illness?
Have a friend in Christ who is black/white; all are responsible for their actions all the time. "Mental ...
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Did John 14:6 apply before the birth of Christ? [duplicate]
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Who saved people before ~33AD?
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (John 14:6). Did this apply before ...
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What movement was Chesterson writing about in “Orthodoxy”
I just started reading G.K. Chesterson's Orthodoxy and came across this quote:
In this remarkable situation it is plainly not now possible (with any
hope of a universal appeal) to start, as our ...
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Why couldn't we reconcile ourselves to God? [closed]
I always hear people say things like, 'the debt was too large' ... well, why? Why couldn't I pay for my own sin?
I don't like that Jesus took punishment for me, I would hate for my earthly father to ...
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Can God reverse the fall of man specifically on earth?
Life for humans (Adam and Eve) before eating from the tree of knowledge was extremely different - as there was no sin in the physical earth.
Before that time, the two were separate, and evil had ...
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The Reason for Physical Disability
I believe that disability is a result of Adam and Chavva's sin.
Here's the logic behind my reasoning.
Adam and Chavva were not disabled according to scripture.
Adam and Chavva committed sin.
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What is the biblical basis against the use or overuse of tobacco and other types of drugs?
A common position among many Christians in America is that the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other types of drugs (marijuana, etc.) is immoral and sinful. Paul seems to indicate that, in the context ...
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Sin and Animal Suffering before the fall?
This question, most likely, has the presumption of theistic evolution or at least 'old-earth' creationism, however answers without that presumption are welcome.
Suffering and pain exist in our world ...
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In the book of Job, it suggests that angels sin. Do they?
In the 4th chapter in the book of Job, it states in verses 17 and 18 that: ‘Can mortal man be in the right before[b] God? Can a man be pure before his Maker? Even in his servants he puts no trust, and ...
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How does the Bible differentiate between sickness and sin?
Jay Adams is probably the most pre-eminent Christian counselor who is still living. His nouthetic style of counseling, as explored in books such as Competent to Counsel, The Christian Counselor's ...
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How does “being born a sinner” compare to “being born perfect” affect one's outlook on life and problem solving? [closed]
I'm trying to understand how accepting the idea of "being born a sinner" contrasts with "being born perfect"... because once someone has the mental capacity to understand that they aren't perfect then ...
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How are Christians free from sin?
The gist of Romans 6 is that as Christians, we are dead to sin, and thus free from it. We are no longer slaves to sin, but are slaves to God and righteousness.
Romans 6:16-18 (ESV)
16 Do ...
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How long is it necessary to repent for an act of sin? [closed]
How long is it necessary to repent for an act of sin?
For example, can just the thought "forgive me for my sin, Lord" immediately after the sin is committed enough (and truly mean it)....or does a ...
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Original sin and its consequences [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How could a loving, just, merciful God have created such an unfair test for humans?
It's said that death came into the world due to the primary sin of Adam and Eve.
But ...
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Why do we like to do what is called to be a sin? [closed]
For instance, I like some colours, I like some sort of music, I like a specific
weather since I was young, I like mathematics, but not because I decided that.
These all come from inside and I cannot ...
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Is being “sinless” the same as “being perfect”?
Jesus taught us to be perfect He also taught us to be without sin.
Furthermore, He came to make us perfect and to take away our sin.
My question is: are these two states identical? If I were ...
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Are parents responsible/accountable for the sins of their children?
Reading 1 Samuel 2:12 et seq, one could say that Eli is treated the same way as his wicked sons, although he tried to dissuade them from doing their sins.
Generally speaking, are parents today ...
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Are intentional sins somehow “worse?”
There seems to be a sense among many Christians that sins are somehow "less bad" if they were accidental. Leaving aside two salient points, namely:
The entire point of grace is that sins are ...
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According to reformed theology, how does the fall glorify God?
What this question is not about:
This question is NOT about:
Is God omniscient (all knowing?), omnipotent (all powerful?) and benevolent? Then if God foresaw the first sin, and had the power to stop ...
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If Christ was made sin on the Cross then could he swear on the Cross if he wished so?
I've read about a painting at some show that offended some Christians. On that painting there was Jesus Christ swearing at (presumably) the Father.
Now though we know Jesus Christ did not do so yet ...
