What Does the Bible Say About Sin? - JW.ORG
The original-language Bible words for sin mean ‘to miss a mark or target.’ There are sins of ignorance and sins of omission. Are some sins worse than others?
Romans 6:23—“The Wages of Sin Is Death, but the Gift of
In contrast to the “wages” sin pays, God offers the gift of everlasting life. Sinful humans cannot earn salvation, but they can accept this gift from God.
Is Gambling a Sin? | Bible Questions - JW.ORG
Although the Bible does not discuss gambling in detail, we can discern from Bible principles that God views gambling as a sin. — Ephesians 5: 17. a Gambling is driven by greed, which God …
Jehovah’s Forgiveness—What It Means for You
JEHOVAH REMOVES SIN 5. What happens when Jehovah pardons our sins? 5 In the Bible, sins are often likened to heavy burdens. King David described his own sins this way: “My errors …
Jehovah’s Forgiveness —Why We Appreciate It | Watchtower Study
The word “sin” in the Bible can refer to several things: first, the original sin, or transgression, that Adam committed against Jehovah God. — Gen. 3:17-19; Rom. 5:14, 17. second, the imperfect …
What Was the Original Sin? (What Is the Original Sin?) - JW.ORG
The ‘original sin’ involved a rejection of God’s moral authority. The choice made by Adam and Eve still affects every one of us today. Yet, God does not hold it against us.
Accept Jehovah’s Forgiveness | Watchtower Study
FOCUS Why we need to accept Jehovah’s forgiveness and how the Bible assures us that he forgives repentant sinners.
How Is Jesus’ Sacrifice “a Ransom for Many”?—Matthew 20:28
Jesus’ sacrifice is the means by which God saves people from sin and death. Learn the meaning of ‘ransom,’ how it works, and why redemption is needed.
What Is Forgiveness? | Bible Questions
In the Bible, forgiveness takes on special meaning. It does not mean pretending an offense never happened. How to forgive someone goes deeper than that.
Revelation 21:4—“He Will Wipe Away Every Tear” - JW.ORG
Meaning of Revelation 21:4 God promises to remove not only the pain and suffering that afflict humans today but also the root cause of these problems. “He will wipe out every tear from …