Hamartiology
Sin’s Definition
- Sin is a transgression of the law of God (Romans 2:23; 5:14; Galatians 3:19)
- Sin is a failure to conform to the standard of God. (Romans 3:23)
- Sin is a principle within man. (Romans 7:14, 17-25; Galatians 3:22)
- Sin is rebellion against God. (Titus 2:12-14; I John 3:4)
- Sin is wrongful acts towards God and man. (Exodus 20:12-17; Romans 1:18)
Sin’s Origin
- Satan committed first sin (Isaiah 14:12-14)
- Adam sinned in the Garden of Eden, causing all man to inherit the
sinful nature. (Genesis 3:1-6; Romans 5:12)
- Sin reveals what is in the heart of man. (Matthew 15:19)
Sin’s Consequences
- Physical and spiritual death (Genesis 3:14-19; Romans 6:23; 8:19-23)
- For Christians, loss of fellowship with God. (Psalm 66:18)
Sin’s Defeat
- For Unbelievers
- Substitutionary atonement of Christ, His burial and Resurrection (Romans 5:8)
- Sinners must repent to be redeemed. (Luke 13:3; I John 1:9)
- For Believers – provisions made to defeat sin’s attack
- The Word of God (Psalm 119:9-16; II Timothy 3:16)
- The Intercession of Christ (Hebrews 7:25; I John 2:1)
- Indwelling of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8)
