Sin is an act or state of disobedience towards God.
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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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Why do some Christians think it's not a sin to charge interest?
This article presents the view that Christians should not charge interest on loans. As evidence, it cites Nehemiah 5:9-10:
9 Also I said, It is not good that ye do: ought ye not to walk in the ...
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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)
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Does God create some people Heterosexual and others Homosexual?
It is quite common for people who identify themselves as homosexual to say that God created them this way. Some way even go so far as to say it was a misfortune that they were born into:
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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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Is it a sin to allow oneself to become fat in the absence of medical conditions?
I know a lot of people will find this question strange but I've been wondering ..
I know that the Bible says our body is the temple of The Lord, and therefore we should treat it as such.
If we ...
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Sex outside of marriage is a sin. But what about “less than sex”?
Inspired by Is masturbation a sin?
This is a tough subject that I've grappled with my whole life. It's clear in God's word that sex outside of marriage (adultery) is a sin.
But, what is acceptable ...
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Is masturbation a sin?
There's definitely two sides to this coin, some people say that masturbation is not a sin that leads to death, others say that it's a sin because Jesus commands us to deny the desires of our flesh.
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How to answer “Why do evil and suffering exist?”
I believe that evil exists because God gave us free will. Adam and Eve disobeyed God. Because of this The Fall of man happened and drew us away from God. Suffering exists not only because God can ...
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Are natural disasters the result of evil being allowed into our world?
I remember reading somewhere that the reason there are natural disasters on this earth is because of the evil which was allowed into it when Adam and Eve sinned. I have not been able to find this ...
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Was the marriage between Abraham and Sarah incestuous?
In the comments to this answer to the question of why Abraham lied to Pharaoh about his relationship with Sarah, the following question which I am about to pose, appeared:
Was the marriage between ...
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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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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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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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Is Smoking Weed a Sin? [closed]
Is Genesis 1:12 telling us it is okay to smoke marijuana?
The earth brought forth vegetation: plants yielding seed according to their own kinds and trees bearing fruit in which was their seed, ...
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Why isn't the cross considered an idol?
Exodus 20:1-15 ESV
And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the Lord your God, who
brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
“You shall have no other gods ...
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Under what conditions can a “good” or “charitable” act actually be sin?
In spite of a prevalent cultural attitude towards sin that excuses misbehavior if a person had "good intentions", most Christian traditions do not seem to include the persons feelings in the matter ...
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Is there a Biblical Ban on Gambling?
Most churches and many Christians I know are strongly against gambling, but I can't recall any passage in the Bible that declares that we shouldn't gamble. Does such a passage exist?
To clarify ...
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What is the purpose of Satan's fall from a reformed perspective? [closed]
Did God, in His omnipotence, allow Satan to fall from grace have something to do with His allowing Adam and Eve to fall which provides first hand knowledge to the elect angels / elect humans in a way ...
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Why is Adam considered the original sinner?
In the Biblical account, Eve is the first to eat the forbidden fruit. Yet still the blame gets put on Adam and later on in the Bible it states that sin entered the world through one man.
Why is Adam ...
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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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Is it possible to achieve a life without sin on earth?
Based on the biblical doctrines, is it possible to achieve a completely holy life without any sin during our lifetime after salvation?
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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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How do atheists worship Satan?
In the original fall, Satan desired to be like God, and wanted to be worshipped like God.
Thus, after the fall, numerous false religions have been set up.
Question: How do atheists fit into this ...
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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 ...
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What is the greatest sin?
I understand that there is one sin that cannot be forgiven and that is to blaspheme the Holy Spirit.
But beyond this, what is the greatest sin that a person can commit? Either voluntarily or ...
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Can a person lose his/her salvation? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can a Christian walk away from their salvation?
The Bible teaches that when you accept Christ as you personal savior, your name is written in the book of life. Is it ...
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In Theistic Evolution, when did the alleged evolutionary animal/ape/man become accountable for his sins?
One answer to this previous question asks,
One of the problems I have with theistic evolution is: when did this alleged evolutinary animal/ape/man become accountable for his sins? [sic]
It would ...
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How can one overcome lustful desires?
Eighty Three percent of college students and fifty five percent of pastors are said to be addicted to pornography. (link) Even the most Godly men, like David (OT) has been trapped by these desires.
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Why did the devil tempt Eve first?
Why did the devil go after Eve and not Adam?
Was it because Eve was weaker than Adam?
Why didn't the devil tempt Adam first?
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Is it a sin to be a transgender person? [closed]
I have never seen anything in the Bible that mentions that being transgender is a sin, but people tell me all the time that I am an abomination. I'm still a good person and always try to do the right ...
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if homosexuality is a sin, why isn't abstinence? [closed]
I've always wondered why homosexuality is a sin. The most common argument I hear though is that "They can't procreate and be fruitful, which is an integral part of God's design for us". But I notice a ...
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How is sinning judged after accepting Christ?
How is sinning judged after accepting Christ?
Are there classifications?
Are we clear of every sin?
What about repetitive sin of the same type?
(All assumed after accepting Christ.)
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Does every sin affect other people?
Clearly Adam's sin in the Garden of Eden affected everyone. And clearly if you murder someone, or commit adultery, it affects others. But are there sins which do not affect other people?
What I am ...
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Is “hate the sin, love the sinner” a Christian idea?
The expression "hate the sin, love the sinner" gets thrown about in both Christian and non-Christian circles, but it does not seem to a bible verse. Is it a biblical concept or just a popular cliche? ...
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World without original sin [closed]
If Adam had committed original sin by eating fruit from the forbidden tree, what would be this world like today?
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Knowledge of your sin
For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a terrifying expectation of judgment and the fury of a fire which ...
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What is “sin that leads to death” in 1 John 5:16?
1 John 5:16 (NIV)
If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There ...
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What does the Bible say about sex before marriage / premarital sex?
The title pretty much asks the question, but let's set the stage like this:
Two people meet in High School, have sex, then eventually get married.
What does the bible say about sex prior to ...
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Biblical support for why something is a sin?
I have heard, seen, and been in religious debates in the past where one of the participants eventually falls back on a line something akin to "it's a sin because the Bible says not to do it" or "it's ...
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What is the biblical basis for elder disqualification?
The Bible speaks to the qualifications of overseers and deacons, and also mentions that they are to be held to a higher standard than the rest of the congregation.
What Biblical basis exists, then, ...
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What does the bible say about homosexuality?
I was recently listening to a podcast and the preacher said that he has looked through the entire bible and could not find anywhere where it says that homosexuality was a sin.
Where does the bible ...
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What if we were not tempted by the devil but rather, we failed God's test?
The bible lets us know that God does not tempt us into evil.
James 1:13
"When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;"
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Per Ecclesiastes 7:16, Does the Bible want me to sin?
From Ecclesiastes 7:16,
Do not be overrighteous,
neither be overwise—
why destroy yourself?
So, why does the Bible say, "don't be too righteous"? Encouraging one to be moderate in ...
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Does following Christian spiritual law extremely, cause one to sin more?
Let me start with this:
Galatians 5:19-21 When you follow the desires of your sinful nature,
the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful
pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, ...
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How did the Seven Deadly Sins originate and how is it used?
The "List enumerating character attributes guaranteeing political success" (Lust, Envy, Covetousness, Anger, Gluttony, Pride, and Sloth) has a long career as "the seven deadly sins." What I don't see ...
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Can I just sin my whole life and in the end receive forgiveness and go to heaven?
And sit with Him on His throne?
To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne.
Rev 3:21 ...
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Why does Paul pay special attention to the sexually immoral in 1 Corinthians 5:9-11?
1 Corinthians 5:9-11 states that
I have written you in my letter no to associate with sexually immoral people -- not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and ...
