Law, Sin, and Grace

Law, Sin, and Grace (Contents)

Part I – Introduction and Definition Part II – The Nature of Sin Part III – The Classification of Sin…

1. Etymology and Terminology of Sin 1.1 Hebrew and Greek Roots The biblical terms for sin convey the notion of…

3. Philosophical and Theological Nature 3.1 Sin as Rebellion, Corruption and Privation The essence of sin lies in the rejection…

5. Individual and Personal Sin 5.1 Sins of Commission and Omission Personal sin refers to deliberate human acts that violate…

8. Sin against God (Vertical Dimension) 8.1 Violation of Divine Holiness All sin is first and foremost theological—a rupture in…

11. Spiritual Consequences 11.1 Separation from God The primary consequence of sin is alienation from God. Isaiah declares, “Your iniquities…

14. The Law as Mirror 14.1 Purpose of the Ten Commandments The moral law—epitomised in the Decalogue (Exodus 20:1–17)—reveals God’s…

16. The Role of the Mediator (Christ) 16.1 Fulfilment of the Law Jesus Christ stands at the centre of redemption…

18. Summary of the Doctrine of Sin 18.1 Sin as Universal Condition The biblical and theological witness affirms the universality…