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Source - Ryrie, C. C. (1999).
Basic Theology: A Popular Systematic Guide to Understanding Biblical Truth.
Chicago, IL: Moody Press.
Biblical Concept of Sin
OT Teaching On Sin
Sin may take many forms.
Sin is that which is contrary to a norm - disobedience to God.
Sin was not only missing the mark, but hitting the wrong mark.
NT Teaching On Sin
There is always a clear standard against which sin is committed.
All sin is a rebellion against God and a transgression of His standards.
Evil may assume a variety of forms.
Man’s responsibility is definite and clearly understood.
Conclusions
Sin can be defined as “lawlessness” (1 John 3:4).
Sin can be defined as against the character of God (Romans 3:23).
Sin is directed against God (Psalm 51:4; Romans 8:7).
Sin is terrible in the sight of God (Hab.
1:13).
Sin is so damaging that only the death of God’s Son can take it away (John 1:29).
Christ’s Teaching On Sin
I. Some Specific Sins
Mark 11:15-18
A. Sacrilege (Irreverence toward hallowed things)
B. Hypocrisy (Matthew 23:1-36)
Matthew 23:1-4
1.
Not practice what they preached (vs.
1-4)
Matthew 23:5-12
2. Exalt themselves by encouraging the praises of the people (vs.
5-12)
Matthew 23:16-22
3. Escaped performing their oaths by semantics (Matthew 23:16-22)
Matthew 23:23-24
4. Tithed but neglected to promote justice (Matthew 23:23-24)
5. Righteous outwardly but hypocrites inwardly (Matthew 23:25)
C. Covetousness (Luke 12:13-21)
D. Blasphemy (Matthew 12:22-37)
E. Transgressing the Law (Matthew 15:3-6)
F. Pride (Matthew 20:20-28; Luke 14:7-11)
G. Being a Stumbling Block (Matthew 18:6)
H. Disloyalty (Matthew 8:19-22)
I. Immorality (Matthew 5:27-32)
J. Fruitlessness (John 15:16)
K. Anger (Matthew 5:22)
L. Sins of Speech (Matthew 5:33-37; 12:36)
M. Showing Off (Matthew 6:1-18)
N. Lack of Faith (Matthew 6:25)
O. Irresponsible Stewardship (Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 19:11-27)
P. Prayerlessness (Luke 18:1-7)
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