Sin

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that sin, which is a very real and terrible fact of human life, is any lack of conformity to the character of God as is revealed in the living and written word. The author points out that sin, no matter the variety or name, not only presents problems to the individual but also its roots can spread to affect adversely the community of the person who practices sin and/or refuses to adhere to God's plan. The paper stresses that, when an individual faces his own sin, repents and is converted; he experiences what is known as conversion, is the centerpiece of evangelical faith and piety, a definite and decisive transformation from sinfulness to salvation. The paper includes several long quotations, many of which are embedded in the text.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
In the Beginning
Problems With/In Sin
Struggles with Sin
Free from Denial
Willing or Not
Roots that Entangle
Solutions for Sin
No Matter the Name?
Getting a Grip Out of Sin's Grip
Temptation to Ignore
Freedom in Facing Sin
Conclusion
Knowing

From the Paper:

"As sin, a primary problem and enemy of life, purposes to "steal, and to kill, and to destroy," minimizing and mislabeling wrong actions contribute to the seeming verbal annihilation of sin, and in a sense contribute to its deceiving power. In addition, confusion, misunderstandings and disagreements prevail not only in theological circles but also among laypersons, churched or not, "as to what should be the content or connotation of the term 'sin,' and that, consequently, considerable misunderstanding and confusion prevails in theological discussions dealing with the doctrine of sin."'

Sample of Sources Used:

• Alleva, Richard. "Torturous: Mel Gibson's 'The Passion of the Christ'." Commonweal, 12 March 2004, 18+.
• Aquinas, Thomas. On Evil. Translated by Regan, Richard. Edited by Brian Davies. New York: Oxford University Press, 2003.
• Balmer, Randall. Encyclopedia of Evangelicalism. Waco, TX: Baylor University Press, 2004.
• Barna, Mark Richard. "Nathaniel Hawthorne and the Unpardonable Sin." World and I, March 1998, 325+.
• Blue Letter Bible. (2006) Retrieved May 29, 2006 from: http://www.blueletterbible.org/tmp_dir/popup/1148950572-964.html#2

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