What Does the Bible Say About Sin? - JW.ORG
The Bible also makes a distinction between a single sin and a practice of sin over an extended period. (1 John 3: 4-8) Those who “practice sin willfully,” even after learning how to do what is …
What Is the Unforgivable Sin? | Bible Questions
(Isaiah 45:9) There could never be a basis for such a person to be forgiven, so he is guilty of the unforgivable, or unpardonable, sin. —Hebrews 10:26, 27. Some Jewish religious leaders in …
Romans 6:23—“The Wages of Sin Is Death, but the Gift of
“The wages sin pays is death.” All people are born imperfect and thus have a tendency to sin. a (Psalm 51:5; Ecclesiastes 7:20) Because they are born in a sinful state, humans inevitably …
Sin Offering - Definition and Meaning | Bible Dictionary - JW.ORG
A sacrifice offered for unintentional sin committed because of weakness of the imperfect flesh. Various animal sacrifices, from bull to pigeon, were used, according to the position and …
What Was the Original Sin? - JW.ORG
He was simply foretelling a sad consequence of sin. God expects a man to love and honor his wife and to show deep respect for women in general.—Ephesians 5:25; 1 Peter 3:7. …
Jehovah’s Forgiveness—What It Means for You
Because of our sinful nature and inclination, we are likened to “slaves of sin.” But thanks to Jehovah’s forgiveness, we are like slaves who have been “set free from sin.” (Rom. 6:17, 18; …
What if You Commit a Serious Sin? - JW.ORG
Then we work hard to change the wrong thinking or habits that led to our sin, and we try to live according to Jehovah’s clean standards. —Read Isaiah 55:6, 7. 2. How does Jehovah use the …
What Is Sin? - JW.ORG
Any bad action, feeling, or thought is a sin. That includes such things as uncontrolled anger, cursing at one’s mate or children, nurturing a wrong desire, or giving in to a selfish impulse.
How Is Jesus’ Sacrifice “a Ransom for Many”?—Matthew 20:28
Jesus’ sacrifice provides a “release by ransom” from sin. —1 Corinthians 1: 30; Colossians 1: 14; Hebrews 9: 15. Correspondence. Jesus’ sacrifice corresponds exactly to what Adam lost …
What Is Forgiveness? | Bible Questions
God does not forgive people who are guilty of willful, malicious sin and who refuse to acknowledge their mistakes, change their ways, and apologize to those whom they have hurt. …