The Definition of Sin

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The Definition of Sin
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The Definition of Sin

• Whatsoever is not of faith is sin Romans 1423
• Sin is the transgression of the law 1 John 34
• Knowing to do good and not doing it is sin
  James 417
• All unrighteousness is sin 1 John 517
• Sin is iniquity, missing the mark, lawlessness

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The Definition of Sin

• Characteristics of Sin
• Sin is a putrifying sickness like leprosy
• Sin is a heavy burden
• Sin is a hard taskmaster
• Sin reflects foolishness
• Sin is filth dirty
• Sin is a binding debt
• Sin is as a blemishing stain
• Sin is referred to as darkness

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The Definition of Sin

• Kinds of sin
• Secret sin Psalm 1912 908
• Committed in the heart Ezek. 812
• God knows and will forgive secret sins Psalm
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• Besetting Sins Hebrews 121
• Deep sins below the surface
• Presumptuous Sins Psalm 1913
• Taking liberties and overstepping bounds
• David asked God for help in handling this type
  sin
• Willful Sins Hebrews 1026-31
• One who deliberately sins
• One who refuses to do right

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The Definition of Sin

• Kinds of sin (contd)
• Willful Sins Hebrews 1026-31
• One who deliberately sins
• One who refuses to do right
• Sin of rebellion
• Sin of doing nothing

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The Definition of Sin

• Sin is common to all and is so easily committed
• The problem of sin shows us why we need Jesus

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The Definition of Sin