What Is Sin, Anyway?

Why Do We Need To Be Saved?

The Bible Gives Several Definitions For Sin

How can we know what sin is? Shall we take a poll? Shall we define it for ourselves? Shall we allow each family or each communictyt to define it in whatever way they see best.

Since Sin relates to how we treat God and since He is the one we disrespect and disobey, then it is God alone who has the right to tell us what sin is. And, it is for us to acknowledge the reality of sin in our own lives and humbly submit ourselves to Him to avoid the consequences of our sins.

Sin Is Missing The Mark - Failing To Meet the Perfect Divine Standard

Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Sin Is Lawlessness - Going Beyond God's Law

1 John 3:4 Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.

Sin Is Doing What Is Unjust - Not Right

1 John 5:17 All unrighteousness is sin, and there is a sin not {leading} to death.

Sin Is Failing To Do What Is Good

James 4:17 Therefore, to one who knows {the} right thing to do, and does not do it, to him it is sin.