Does God Hold Us Accountable For Sin?

Most importantly, the bible tells us that we should forgive others, and not hold their sins against them. In Ephesians 4:32, it states that we must "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as Christ forgave you." This

In our situation we all know that there's a limitation on our every decision, but it is not the hindrance to correct our mistake. If you can do a one mistake it is not the reason that you are a sinner, because in this world all people are sinner. There a saying that "Nobody's perfect" if you commit one mistake it is not the basis that if you'll die you're go to hell. Therefore there's a second chance to correct your mistake and you can served to minimize your sin, so that there's a chance that you can go to

The book of Genesis records the creation of the world and everything in it, as well the early relationship between God and humanity. God creates man, Adam, “from the dust of the ground” (Genesis 2:7) and places him in a paradise on Earth called the garden of Eden, where he also places the tree of knowledge of good and evil. From the man, God creates a woman and tells them that they “may freely eat of every tree of the garden, but of the tree of knowledge of good and evil [they] shall not eat, for in the day that [they] eat of it [they] shall die (Genesis 2:16). Despite this warning, the woman, Eve, is eventually tempted to eat the fruit of the treat and convinces Adam to do the same, causing them to be cast out of the garden. Although Adam and Eve do have free will to do what they

While numerous teachings Jesus conveyed were challenging, many people believe his call for forgiveness to be extremely difficult to practice. It is not easy to pardon, or even love someone who has betrayed us. These sins people commit against can leave behind scars, and it can take a long time in order for our pain to be healed (Saint Mary’s Bible,1456). Moreover, when we have been wronged, it might be tempting to seek revenge against on the person who has done us wrong, to make him or her hurt as we have been. Additionally, if we do not seek vengeance, we might hold onto feelings directed against that person and well into the future. After we have been wounded in a specific way it is difficult to let our guard down and be vulnerable again

Recognition of a failure to follow God’s commands brings about new capabilities. In violating God’s commandments, Adam and Eve come to learn that they can choose to live

Soon after creation humankind fell into sin. Romans 3:23 tells us, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Sin is the universal condition of the human race. All people are born with a sinful nature. Sin has many serious consequences for humankind. Sin alienates humankind from God and keeps us from having a relationship with our Creator. Sin provides a sickness that keeps us from becoming the person we should be. People want to live good lives but are forced by sin to fall short. The ultimate consequence of sin can be found in Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin is death.” Having an understanding of the extent and effect of sin is key to developing a worldview. I know I cannot escape the confines of sin. It is my nature as a human being to sin. In his divine wisdom, God also knew that his creation could not keep the original covenant of obedience so he would have to set a new covenant with creation.

C.S. Lewis calls Christian belief a ‘shocking alternative’ to other views because humans have free will (Lewis 52). People might wonder why the ‘almighty’ Christian God unable to prevent humans from temptations. Free will is a gift to humans; God does not force people to do anything because He wants them to love Him ‘whole-heartedly’ (Matthew 22:37). This paper will explain why Lewis is right based on the possibilities to do evil and commit sin, and yet also be forgiven.

Arthur Miller’s timeless play, The Crucible, is based off the Salem witch trials that took place in the 1600’s. In The Crucible many characters are introduced to the readers as well as their relationships and interactions with other characters. Miller allows you, as a reader, to feel the emotions each character is feeling, and mostly the chemistry between them.

The consequences of rebellion against the will of God are heavy. "For the wages of sin is death... Or know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, His servants ye are to whom ye obey, whether of sin unto death or of obedience unto righteousness?" (246). Mankind has chosen disobedience in life, and he will suffer, as Ahab suffered-"voicelessly as Turkish mutes bowstring their victims"-the humiliating end, the condemnation of God and all Creation for that disobedience: "For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die..." (248). Just as Ahab died a humbling, seemingly pointless death, so mankind will suffer the humiliation of a pointless and unsung fall. The coming result is predictable both in Ahab's case and in mankind's: "Pride goeth before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall" (936).

In society, when someone commits a crime and is found guilty they are issued a fine or jail time. When the fine is paid or the sentence is served we say the person, “has paid their debt to society.” When it comes to sin the only payment God will accept for sin is sinless blood (Hebrews 9:22). Since we have all sinned, none of us can pay our debt to God; we need someone to pay it for

This is one of the common questions that many theologians had wrestled with for a long time. During the week of the Reformation, I was presented a new nuance concerning this topic. Especially, the forum has helped me to better understand what God is telling us about sin. First of all, what is sin? John Calvin in the Institute described sin as it seen to be a hereditary depravity and corruption of our nature. Calvin talked about that the original sin resulted not only sin for the human race, but eternal guilt. John Calvin explained what the total depravity means to us he used the TULIP doctrine: Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, Perseverance of the Saints. Calvin makes it clear that God is not the author of sin and that the whole human race is corrupted because of sin (“Institutes of the Christian Religion - Christian Classics Ethereal Library,” n.d.). Another great reformer, Martin Luther highlights something really important that people often tend to miss out, that salvation is by faith alone; therefore, we are not saved by our works. This gives Christians assurance that Christ did this all for His people, He paid it all for whoever believes in him. Therefore,

Again and again we read in the Bible: “If My people will humble themselves…”, “If you abide in Me and My Words abide in you…”, “If we walk in the light as He is in the light…”, “If we confess our sins…” Harold Vaughn writes: “God works in and through His people in accordance to their faith and their obedience. There is an inevitable cause and effect sequence that God has set in motion in His creation. What you and I choose to do, has repercussions both in time and eternity. Humans have been given freedom of choice, which means we can choose God’s will or our own

In the beginning of Genesis, God expects humans to be subordinate to him, and refuses to tolerate defiance.  He sees no excuse for disobedience, and punishes Adam and Eve.  God expects everyone to be perfect and castigates for every mistake.

2. Translated by Samuel Lee, The Travels of Ibn Battuta. 51-68, 139-168, 172-176, 181-183, 199-206.

We deserve to pay for our own sin. The problem is, the payment is death. So that we would not have to die separated from God, out of his love for us, Jesus Christ died in our place. On the cross, Jesus took all of our sin on himself and completely, fully paid for it. For Christ also died for sins...the just for the unjust, so that he might bring us to God....he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. Because of Jesus' death on the cross, our sin doesn't have to separate us from God any longer. Accepting Jesus means believing that Jesus is the Son of God, who he claimed to be, then inviting him to guide and direct our lives.