0787. 769. Sin—Its Nature

769. Sin—Its Nature

The meaning of the word to sin is, to miss the mark. It is rendered “miss” in Jdg_20:16. The mark in the Old Testament is the Law; and in the New, Christ.

1. Judas missed the mark of love to Christ in betraying Him—Mat_27:4.

2. The prodigal missed the mark of contentment in the Father’s will by having his own will—Luk_15:18, Luk_15:21.

3. The impotent man missed the mark of God’s law in sinning against himself—Joh_5:14.

4. The adulterous woman missed the mark of purity by her sin—Joh_8:11.

5. The angels missed the mark of God’s glory by their pride—2Pe_2:4.

6. Israel missed the mark of God’s rest by their unbelief—Heb_3:17.

7. The sinner misses the mark of God’s salvation by refusing Christ in His atonement—Heb_10:26.

8. The heretic misses the mark of God’s truth by his error—Tit_3:11.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH