What does the Bible say about sin? The Bible is very clear on the subject of sin in that everyone is guilty of sin, God hates sin, God found a way through Jesus for us to be forgiven of sin. Feel free to use these sin Bible scriptures for a devotional, Sunday school lesson or topical Bible study.
We Are All Sinners
Romans 3:23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.
Isaiah 64:6 We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing but filthy rags. Like autumn leaves, we wither and fall, and our sins sweep us away like the wind.
We Need To Confess Our Sin
Proverbs 28:13 People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
Hosea 5:15 Then I will return to my place until they admit their guilt and turn to me. For as soon as trouble comes, they will earnestly search for me.”
God Forgives Our Sin
1 John 1:7-9 But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin. If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.
Forgiving One Anothers Sins
Luke 17:3-4 So watch yourselves! “If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive.”
Examples of Sin
Colossians 3:5-6 So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. Because of these sins, the anger of God is coming.
Galatians 5:19-21 When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
Victory Over Sin
1 Corinthians 15:57 But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 8:1 So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.
I pray that these Bible Verses on sin helped you to see sin the way God does. Please feel free to add any other sin Scriptures in the comments so this will be a better resource for those that find it. For those who have not accepted Jesus into their lives and are ready to accept Jesus please see below which is a portion of an article Jack Wellman wrote about Signs of the Second Coming of Jesus.
HOW TO RECEIVE & KNOW YOU HAVE ETERNAL LIFE
Admit – that you are a sinner and in need of a Savior (Rom 6:23)
Abandon – self-effort and realize that you can not be saved by your works or your own efforts (Acts 16:31)
Accept freely Christ’s payment for your sins, required of the Father (John 3:16)
Acknowledge Jesus Christ as your personal lord and Savior (Acts 4:12)
Resources:
The Holy Bible, New Living Translation
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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JAMES 1:12-15
Blessed is the one who endures temptation, for he has stood the test and will receive the crown of life. Do not say that you are tempted by God ,for He Himself was tempted by the evil one. But one is tempted by his own evil desire. Then, when the desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin and when it is full grown gives birth to death
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Hello Okafor A, Oh I just had to take time to thank you for your words of encouragement! I just love how you said this … you forget about meals. Praise the Lord that His Word is nourishing you. I am so honored and humbled every time we receive comments from our readers. Thank you for being a blessing to us and feel free to stop by again anytime.
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Hi,
This site is very helpful. I am posting because I have learned my friend is satanic or belives just in satan. His reason are because he thinks if you murder someone or you lie that even though you accept christ one sin is greater than the other one therefore he thinks murder should be unforgiveable. Im stumped on how to lead him in the right path. I dont judge him for his beliefs he is a good person I just think if I was more equipt on how to explain the scripture to him so he doesnt feel judged. I would appreciate any help because im trying to be well equipt enough to help open his eyes
Hello Dorothy. What a good friend you are and what a wonderful thing to do. You are a true friend. You might tell your friend that King David, who was said to be “a man after God’s own heart” will rule with Christ in heaven, yet David committed murder, conspiracy to commit murder, adultery, and more (all punishable by death then) yet God forgave David. Read Psalm 51 and show that even David repented and was accepted by God. There is no sin that God is not willing and able to forgive.
Perhaps my favorite verse is 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” This means ALL sin is forgiven if we confess it. In fact, even Moses murdered an Egyptian and God used Moses in a mighty way.
“These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, in order that you may KNOW you have eternal life.” (1 John 5:13)
Finally, Jesus says, “Now this IS eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” John 17:3
Let us know if this helps or you need more info and let us know how it goes with your friend. Please have him read this article from us called “What is the Unforgivable Sin? A Biblical Analysis.” at http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/what-is-the-unforgivable-sin-a-biblical-analysis/
Thank you jack for that information. I had already explained those reasinings to him. The thing is somethings happened to his sister some guys took her inocence. Its a sad situation but he disagrees withthat they should be forgiven he see’s what happened is unforgiveable and that they shouldn’t be forgiven period. That is why he has chosen to be satanic.
Dorothy, I am so sorry. This truly is a work of God alone that can make the difference. The only thing we frail and weak humans can do is pray. It is not the least thing we can do but the very most thing we can do and so I will pray for him again. There is only One Who can break this satanic hold and it is by the power of God alone Who can do all things. He has made a very serious decision and you are to be commended for at least caring and not giving up Dorothy. I thank God for such godly women like you that you care enough to try to help and surely our prayers will be all that we can do but the most effective thing as well. Please keep praying and keep in touch and Jesus will reward you for trying to bring people out of the pit of hell to deliver them to eternal life thru Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.