Bible Dictionary
Sin
Sin is rebellion against God’s law, whether by inward disposition, omission, or outward transgression. It brings guilt and pollution, and Scripture presents humanity as universally affected by sin and in need of redemption.
Biblical Usage
Scripture presents sin as an offense against God, involving disobedience, guilt, and corruption. Adam’s sin brought alienation from God and corrupted human nature; original sin is described as inherited guilt and moral corruption affecting all Adam’s descendants. The material also distinguishes presumptuous, secret, and willful sins.
Scripture References
1 John 3:4
Romans 4:15
Romans 6:12-17
Romans 7:5-24
Galatians 5:17
James 1:14
James 1:15
Genesis 3:1-6
Romans 5:12-21
1 Corinthians 15:22-45
Romans 6:12
Romans 6:14
Romans 6:17
Galatians 5:24
Romans 6:6
Ephesians 4:18
Ephesians 4:19
Romans 3:10-23
Romans 8:7
Ephesians 2:1
1 John 3:14
1 Kings 8:46
Isaiah 53:6
Psalms 130:3
Romans 3:19
Romans 3:22
Romans 3:23
Galatians 3:22
Job 15:14-16
Genesis 6:5
Genesis 6:6
Psalms 58:3
Proverbs 22:15
John 3:3
2 Corinthians 5:17
Romans 5:12-20
Psalms 19:13
Matthew 12:31
Matthew 12:32
1 John 5:16
Ezekiel 30:15
Ezekiel 30:16
Exodus 16:1
Numbers 33:11