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Questions tagged [sin]

Questions regarding the concept of sin, its definitions, consequences, etc. However, questions regarding specific sins should be tagged under "law", "nt-commandments", etc.

For examining the theologies and underlying concepts of "sin".

Questions asking about specific sins, should be tagged under "law", "nt-commandments", "mosaic-law", "prophetic-law", "covenant-law", etc.

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What does "you can rule over it" in Genesis 4.7 mean?

In Gensis 4.7 we read (in relationship to Cain and Abel and ruling over sin) "If thou doest well, shall it not be lifted up? and if thou doest not well, sin coucheth at the door; and unto thee is its desire, but thou mayest rule over it." What is…
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What does being "dead in the trespasses and sins" mean in Ephesians 2:1?

Can you explain the meaning of the phrase "dead in the trespasses and sins" in Ephesians 2:1? Is this an idiom? Or is it part of an overarching theology in New Testament, the Epistles, or whole bible? or is it only used here? Ephesians 2:1 ESV And…
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How accurate is Larry Pierce's Outline of Biblical Usage of the word "sin"?

According to an entry for "sin" on blueletterbible.org, Larry Pierce provides an outline for biblical usage of the word "sin". Looking at the fine print he derived this from Strong's and Thayer's, which I've told can be unreliable when trying…
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Can a person be forgiven if they have willfully sinned?

Are people who sin willfully apostate based on Hebrews 10:26-29; 6:4-6; Numbers 15:24-31; 2 Peter 2:20-22 regardless of whether they have professed and experienced salvation. Such people might have sinned many times presumptuously. Can they be…
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Disciples state of sin prior to the crucifixion/resurrection

How did the disciples receive forgiveness of sins prior to jesus' atoning death?
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What was considered the age of accountability for sin?

When Jesus said "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do", raised the questions of what the age of accountability for sin was at this time, or was it always a particular age predetermined by our Heavenly Father?
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What does the expiatory sacrifice for the sins of the non-elect mean?

1 John 2:2 New International Version He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. What does the expiatory sacrifice for the sins of the non-elect mean?
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