1. 1 The Truth about Sin Sin is a negative subject. However, it was sin that occasioned the coming of the sinless Son of God (Rom. 5: 6-8). All have sinned; hence, sin is a timely study (Rom. 3: 23).

2. 2 The Truth about Sin Sin is failing to comply with God’s law (I Jn. 3: 4) Sin is failing to comply with God’s law (I Jn. 3: 4) There is going beyond God’s teaching (2 Jn. 9). There is going beyond God’s teaching (2 Jn. 9). There is failing to do what is taught (Jas. 4: 17). There is failing to do what is taught (Jas. 4: 17). Hence, one can sin either by commission, omission, or both. Hence, one can sin either by commission, omission, or both.

3. 3 The Truth about Sin Hamartia, literally, a missing of the mark, but this etymological meaning is largely lost sight of in the N. T.” (W. E. Vine). Hamartia, literally, a missing of the mark, but this etymological meaning is largely lost sight of in the N. T.” (W. E. Vine).

4. 4 The Truth about Sin Teaching about speech (Eph. 4: 29); contending for the faith (Jude 3); walking wisely (Eph. 5: 15); redeeming the time (Eph. 5: 16); pure mind (Phili. 4: 8); and prayer (Phili. 4: 6). Teaching about speech (Eph. 4: 29); contending for the faith (Jude 3); walking wisely (Eph. 5: 15); redeeming the time (Eph. 5: 16); pure mind (Phili. 4: 8); and prayer (Phili. 4: 6).

5. 5 The Truth about Sin All such is sin! All such is sin!

6. 6 The Truth about Sin Sin often indicates the level of maturity. Sin often indicates the level of maturity. Consider Galatians 4: 19-21. Consider Galatians 4: 19-21.

7. 7 The Truth about Sin Sin offers pleasure for the sinner. Sin offers pleasure for the sinner. However, only temporary (Heb. 11: 25). However, only temporary (Heb. 11: 25).

8. 8 The Truth about Sin Sin separates the sinner form God. Sin separates the sinner form God. God cannot abide sin (Isa. 59: 1, 2). God cannot abide sin (Isa. 59: 1, 2).

9. 9 The Truth about Sin The sinner is responsible for his sin. The sinner is responsible for his sin. Adam and Eve and man in general (Gen. 3: 12; 13; Jas. 1: 13-15). Adam and Eve and man in general (Gen. 3: 12; 13; Jas. 1: 13-15).

10. 10 The Truth about Sin Conclusion: Sin remains sin, it matters not how it is viewed by man, society, or the church. Sin does not know time limitations or restrictions. What was sin in the First Century, continues to be sin today. The truth about sin remains the truth!

11. 11 The Truth about Sin The opposite of sin is to hit the mark, a positive thought and worth while goal! The opposite of sin is to hit the mark, a positive thought and worth while goal!