Category Archives: Sin
Is getting angry a sin?
Is getting angry a sin: Odds are if you have ever asked a Christian this question you likely received a simple yes or no answer. If the answer was “no” they probably cited the occasion when Christ became angry at the moneychangers in the temple (Matthew 21:12). If the answer was “yes” they probably cited [...]
Is the Devil the author of sin?
Is the Devil the author of sin: Sin exists independently of the devil. While the devil is sinful, he is not the author of sin. To sin is to violate the laws which govern heaven. When the devil chose to exist apart from the laws of God, he chose sin. The devil could not have [...]
What is Sin?
What is Sin: The concept of Sin can be best understood when one fully understands the nature of repentance, freewill, and heaven. We will begin by briefly defining these three concepts: Repentance Repentance is a change in desire (not necessarily behavior) regarding sin. To repent, means one declares to God that they wish their ability to commit [...]
What is Atonement?
What is Atonement: According to Scripture God is a just God, meaning every transgression must have a consequence. In other words, all things must end with justice. Atonement is when the burden of justice is placed upon another. It is when another pays the wages of sin. Within the Bible we see two different types [...]
What are the Ten Commandments?
What are the Ten Commandments: The Ten Commandments are a summary of the Laws of Moses and serve to condemn man as a sinner. While there are a total of 613 Laws, these ten Laws represent the foundation of all of the other Laws: 1). You shall have no other gods before me: “I am [...]