What is sin? Sin is a difficult topic to discuss theologically because the same word in English refers to several different states. In its most basic form, sin is a transgression of law and rebellion against God. Basically sin is man going his own way rather than obeying the voice of God speaking in his […]

“What is the origin of sin?”……The age-old question of where and how sin began has been explored and debated by some of the greatest minds of history, yet no one can give a completely definitive or satisfying answer. Some, quoting Isaiah 45:7, seek to make God the author of sin: “I form the light, and […]

“What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?”……Answer: The biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah is recorded in Genesis chapters 18-19. Genesis chapter 18 records the Lord and two angels coming to speak with Abraham. The Lord informed Abraham that “the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great and their sin so grievous.” Verses […]

“What is original sin?”……Answer: The term “original sin” deals with Adam’s sin of disobedience in eating from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil and its effects upon the rest of the human race. Original sin can be defined as “that sin and its guilt that we all possess in God’s eyes as a […]

“What is the sin nature?”……John Wayne Gacy was put to death by lethal injection in the early morning hours of May 10, 1994 for murdering 33 young men and boys, 29 of whom he buried in the crawl space beneath his own Chicago home between the years of 1972 and 1978. After Gacy’s death, he […]

“What is the definition of sin?”……Sin is described in the Bible as transgression of the law of God …1 John 3:4…4 Everyone who sins is breaking God’s law, for all sin is contrary to the law of God. and rebellion against God …Deuteronomy 9:7…7 “Remember and never forget how angry you made the Lord your God out […]

“What does the Bible say about tattoos / body piercings?”……Answer: The Old Testament law commanded the Israelites, “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD” (Leviticus 19:28). So, even though believers today are not under the Old Testament law (Romans 10:4Galatians 3:23-25Ephesians 2:15), the fact […]