More than a dozen words are used in the Greek N.T. to represent various aspects of “sin” (e.g., bad, evil, transgression, iniquity, trespass, godless, unrighteous, etc.). The most frequently employ...

“Confession” means “to say the same thing.” 

In connection with our salvation, confession is the personal acknowledgment of the transgressions in our lives that God has spoken of and condemned thr...

There are many ways in which mankind has attempted to deal with his sinfulness. Yet the only effective remedy is redemption through and obedience to Christ .

The idea of being born in sin or inheriting ancestral sin at birth is not a biblical concept. The most commonly misapplied passage relating to the notion that children are “born in sin” is Psalm 51...

If you want to liven up a conversation, introduce the subject of sin. Is sin a reality or a figment of our imagination?

Jesus once spoke of an “eternal” sin, for which there is no forgiveness. What was that sin? Can it be committed today?

Christ taught much about sin, and we would profit from a humble reflection on some of the sayings of Jesus about sin.

Can a person, though not actually involved in the commission of a sin, be an accessory to that transgression? Let’s think about it.

What was Cain’s sin? Weakness, lack of faith or downright rebellion?

In his letter to the Christians in Rome, Paul describes a certain level of human activity as “inexcusable” (Rom. 1:20). Does this imply that some conduct, even that which is bad, is “excusable”?

Could anxiety be sinful? Yes, if we accept the testimony of Jesus and respect Paul’s apostolic command.

But the Bible certainly acknowledges that life’s complications can be depressing. The words ...

Are some sins “greater” than others? There is a sense in which any sin will condemn. There is another sense in which greater responsibility is attached to some acts of sin. Explore this topic with us.

What was the sin of Jeroboam? Unauthorized innovation — still a problem to this day.

How does the sincere Bible student explain the terrible sins of some of its greatest heroes?

Who is the sinister “man of sin” mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2?

This essay addresses a verse commonly used in support of the false doctrine of original sin.

Denominationalists are vulnerable in defending creation due to erroneous views of the fall of man.

The phenomenon of “sin” has wrought a terrible harvest upon this earth. Consider this matter with us.

What is the horrible sin of blasphemy? Have I been guilty of it? Can one obtain pardon for it?

Does any man have the right to forgive sins? Some suggest that Jesus granted this authority to the apostles, and then, through them, to others (see John 20:23). Can you explain this passage?