The dictionary definition of sin is: "an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law."
Biblically speaking, however, sin seems to be something different. Contrary to what Huggy cited, in 1 John; Romans 3:23 states "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Basically, everyone is a sinner. The only way to absolve oneself of sin is through accepting God through JC. I will allow you to be created imperfectly (with sin attached), grant you free will, and give you a choice between me and perdition. It's a clever mechanism, in the form of a trap, to herd us humans into God's kingdom.
Romans 3 doesn't have the good old "Worship me or suffer the consequences" themes, and it's sort of told from the perspective of someone who is concerned about their worthiness, in God's eyes, due to being uncircumcised. In the end, though, it was decided to amend the divine law by including the gentiles (who were uncircumcised) as those who could receive God's grace. In a world where only 1's and 0's exist, I will administer an eligibility test; and the only way to pass this eligibility test is to be a 1 or 0. Ok, tangent over.
Does it all really matter? No. Why? Because it's a bunch of nonsense written in an old book.
Biblically speaking, however, sin seems to be something different. Contrary to what Huggy cited, in 1 John; Romans 3:23 states "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Basically, everyone is a sinner. The only way to absolve oneself of sin is through accepting God through JC. I will allow you to be created imperfectly (with sin attached), grant you free will, and give you a choice between me and perdition. It's a clever mechanism, in the form of a trap, to herd us humans into God's kingdom.
Romans 3 doesn't have the good old "Worship me or suffer the consequences" themes, and it's sort of told from the perspective of someone who is concerned about their worthiness, in God's eyes, due to being uncircumcised. In the end, though, it was decided to amend the divine law by including the gentiles (who were uncircumcised) as those who could receive God's grace. In a world where only 1's and 0's exist, I will administer an eligibility test; and the only way to pass this eligibility test is to be a 1 or 0. Ok, tangent over.
Does it all really matter? No. Why? Because it's a bunch of nonsense written in an old book.
“Life is like a grapefruit. Well, it's sort of orangey-yellow and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, too. Oh, and some people have half a one for breakfast.” - Ford Prefect
