The Doctrine of Sin

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l. The Origin of Sin.

A. In the Human Race — Adam. (Genesis 3; Romans 5:12).

B. In the Individual — the Heart (Mark 7:21-23).

ll. The Nature of Sin.

A. Missing of a Mark (Romans 3:23)

B. Transgression (Matthew 15:3)

C. Unrighteousness (1 John 5:17)

D. Disobedience (Romans 5:19)

E. Rebellion (Isaiah 1:2)

F. A Debt (Matthew 6:12)

G. Lawlessness (1 John 3:4)

lll. The Manifestation of Sin.

A. Sin Is Manifested Basically in Three Forms:

1. As An Act (Isaiah 59:2-4; Titus 1:16)

2. As A Thought, Intent or Impulse (Matthew 5:27-28; James 1:14-15)

3. As A Nature, State or Disposition (Jeremiah 13:23; Romans 7:17-18)

B. Sin is Manifested Basically Against Three Parties.

1. God (Psalm 51:4; Romans 8:7)

2. The Sinner Himself (Ezekiel 18:20; 1 Corinthians 6:18)

3. Other People (Exodus 22:21-24; 1 Corinthians 8:12)

lV. The Extent of Sin

A. Universally. The whole race has been penetrated by sin as seen by:

1. The Testimony of Scripture (Psalm 14:1-3; Romans 3:11; Romans 3:23)

2. The Universal Need for Atonement (John 3:16)

3. The Universal Condemnation (Romans 1:18-32)

B. Individually (the doctrine of total depravity).

1. Negatively — total depravity does not mean:

a. That the unsaved have no disposition whatever to do right (Romans 2:14-15)

b. That the unsaved never do any good (Matthew 7:11)

c. That the unsaved are as bad as they could be (2 Timothy 3:13)

2. Positively — total depravity means:

a. That sin has penetrated and affected the whole of man’s being (Psalm 38:3; Isaiah 1:5-6; Jeremiah 17:9; Matthew 13:15; Ephesians 4:17-19; 1 Corinthians 2:14)

b. That man has the native capability of committing the worst sins (Psalm 5:9)

c. That when the unsaved do right, it is for selfish purposes and not for God’s glory (Matthew 6:5)

d. That the unsaved are completely destitute of the love of God or love for God which is required by the divine law (1 John 4:7-8)

e. That the unsaved person is always getting worse (2 Timothy 3:13)

f. That the unsaved has no possible means of salvation in himself (Matthew 19:25-26)

V. The Penalty of Sin.

A. Physical Death (Romans 5:12; Genesis 5)

B. Spiritual Death (Ephesians 2:1)

C. Eternal Death (Revelation 20:14-15)

D. Condemnation (John 3:8)

E. Guilt (Romans 3:19)

F. Everlasting Punishment (Matthew 25:46)