ETCF VI.50 SIN

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul
(c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

Part VI. Human Beings and the Fall
50. Sin

Summary:
1. The biblical meaning of sin is to miss the mark of God’s righteousness.
2. All human beings are sinners.
3. Sin involves a failure to conform to (omission) and a transgression of (commission) the law of God.
4. Only moral agents can be guilty of sin.
5. Protestantism rejects the distinction between mortal and venial sin but affirms the gradation of sin.
6. Each sin committed incurs greater guilt.
7. Sin violates God and people.

Biblical passages for reflection:
Romans 2:1-11;
Romans 3:10-26;
Romans 5:12-15;
James 1:12-15;
1 John 1:8-10;

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