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What Ever Happened to Sin?

Most people in the United States claim they are religious, yet we are a nation searching for spiritual meaning. Has religion become a recreational activity?

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Whatever Happened to Sin?
It used to be common to hear messages condemning sin and warning of its consequences. Now most religious messages pass over the uncomfortable reality of sin to focus on "feel-good" themes. What is happening to Christianity—and is it missing a crucial part of Christ's message?

How Does the Bible Define Sin?
In our struggle to avoid and overcome sin, it is vital that we understand exactly what it is. Let's see how the Bible defines sin.

What's So Bad About Sin?
Crime and "murder mysteries" may seem harmless on TV or in movies or books that are easily forgotten. It's different when it happens in real life—illustrating how painful and horrible sin really is. What's at the heart of the problem?

What is the unpardonable sin? What sin won't God forgive?
Some worry they have committed an unpardonable sin. Jesus Christ's perfect sacrifice can cover any sin, so what could make a sin so bad God wouldn't forgive it.

The Day of Atonement: Removal of Sin's Cause and Reconciliation to God
We have already seen—through the symbolism involved in the Passover—that Christ's shed blood atones for our past sins. In fact, atonement means reconciliation. The Day of Atonement symbolizes the reconciliation of God and all humanity.

How to Overcome Sin
You need to understand this vital biblical formula for overcoming sin.

The Ten Commandments
Can You find a proven source for lasting standards and values? God revealed the heart of His standards--the Ten Commandments--long ago at Mount Sinai. But what sets them apart from man-made rules and guidelines? What do they reveal about nature of God Himself. In this booklet you'll discover the answers to these questions and more.

Did You Sin Today?
When was the last time you sinned? Do you know? Were you even aware of what was taking place?

The Concepts of Sin in the New Testament
Examining the many Greek words defining the concepts of sin expands our understanding of sin and how it affects us.

What does the Bible say about law and grace?
Are God's law and His grace really contradictory, as many seem to think? Or do they work together?

Was God's Law Abolished in the New Testament?
The Bible clearly shows that God's law was not abolished in the New Testament.

Is God's Law Bondage?
Some theologians associate God's law with slavery. But the Bible presents it as the missing key to true freedom.

Why do I struggle with sins I've repented of? How can I overcome sins?
Christians throughout the ages have fought against sin and human nature. What are the keys to overcoming sin and living a Christian life?

Jericho: The Lesson of Not Coming Into Sin
Ancient Israel had to learn a painful, tragic lesson at Jericho. What should Christians today learn from their experience?

What Is Repentance?
Many public figures have invoked God's name in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the United States. Some have even suggested that the national mood could lead to the beginning of a national "repentance." Most people, however, have only a vague idea of what the word means. What exactly is repentance?

Are You Putting Off Your Salvation?
Even though they've come to understand the truth of God, many put off baptism for years. But is that really acceptable to God? Should you delay your baptism?

Spiritual Growth: From Immaturity to Immortality
In the previous seven articles of this series we have explained essential tools for spiritual transformation—prayer, Bible study, meditation, fasting, repentance, baptism and the Church. Now we consider how to use all these tools to attain our ultimate destiny of eternal life!

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