0980. 959. What Is Sin?

959. What Is Sin?

“Sin” Romans 6 references to sin

1. Sin is “transgression,” a going beyond the bounds of God’s law (1Jn_3:4).

2. Sin is “coming short” of God’s requirement, a missing of the mark of the Divine standard (Rom_3:23).

3. Sin is a trespass, an offence against God’s will—Eph_2:1, Eph_2:5.

4. Sin is iniquity, a falling aside from Divine rectitude—Act_8:23.

5. Sin is rebellion against God, an affront to Him—Job_34:37.

6. Sin is a betrayal, a dealing treacherously with the Lord—Hos_6:7, R.V.

7. Sin is a debt, a failure in duty—Mat_6:12.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH