What is Sin?

Ro*3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

"sinned"
Strong's Greek Dictionary
264. hamartano
amartanw hamartano ham-ar-tan'-o
perhaps from 1 (as a negative particle) and the base of 3313; properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e. (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin:--for your faults, offend, sin, trespass.


Ro*3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

"come short"
Strong's Greek Dictionary
5302. hustereo
usterew hustereo hoos-ter-eh'-o
from 5306; to be later, i.e. (by implication) to be inferior; generally, to fall short (be deficient):--come behind (short), be destitute, fail, lack, suffer need, (be in) want, be the worse.



This is a perfect verse to use to define sin, just as DHK has said.

I do not understand your argument, HP. Do you just like to disagree?

 

Is that your best argument? :laugh:

Of course Strong's isn't on the same level as scripture. It is simply a dictionary of Greek words. It tells me exactly what "sin" meant in the original language of the NT. It's a great tool to help understand the meanings of words, which helps to understand scripture. It is certainly not wrong to use a dictionary when dealing with the translation of one language to another.


So, since you do not approve of dictionaries, just what is YOUR definition of sin?

 

Sadly I just think he put his authority above the authority of God and Scripture.

 

The Bible has spoken. You say no it hasn't. It means something else. That is denial, putting your authority above God.
Since there is a question in your mind as to its meaning (for the Bible was written in Greek), a Greek lexicon is consulted to check on the exact meaning of the word in question. It is verified. You deny it still. You again put your philosophy, your authority above God and the Scriptures.

 

No translation is inspired. Only the original MSS are inspired. The Bible is preserved for us in the original languages--the Greek and the Hebrew. In answer to your question, then, the Greek lexicon will be far more accurate to the inspired MSS than a translation. For there is always meaning that is lost in a translation.

 

I suppose HP is opposed to using a Webster's dictionary to define an English word.



And this is just another rabbit trail that HP is famous for rather than actually engaging in a discussion.

I will ask you again HP. What is YOUR definition of sin?

 

Would you agree that transgressing the known will of God is "missing the mark"?

 

Actually I think things not done in faith is referring to doing things which go against our conscience, or things which we know are contrary to God.

 

HP, I've been following along and it is page four now. What is your point with this thread? You don't like the commonly agreed to definitions of sin so what would you like Christians to learn from this thread?

What is it you see Christians doing wrong that is a result of these common defintions of sin you don't like?

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