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Douglas Wayne Thomas:
I have a question. Is there a distinction between Sin and Sins? I know this might sound like a matter of semantics; however I think there is a difference. For example; in the Bible, we find sin, in the singular, and sins, in plural; they are not exactly the same.

Sin, in its singular form, is a condition causing separation from God that affects all mankind, through Adam, as our father and representative of all humanity, because he didn't obey God's one commandment.

 Through one man (Adam) sin entered the world. But sins, in the plural form, to me, are the individual transgressions of God's laws. Sins are personal, and they affect each individual in particular. At judgment do we not have to answer for our sins individually?

We do not have to answer for original sin because everybody is affected equally by Adam's original sin. However we each have our own unique sins that we have committed and must confess to Jesus. Am I looking at this all wrong? It would not be the first time that I have suffered from pretzel logic.

Any replies would greatly be appreciated, thank you in advance.

Seeking to do God's will always,

Doug

Martinez:

Sin is what we are (the flesh)

Sins is transgressions (the naughty things we do)

Hope that helps!

Richard D:
Hi Doug.

As far as I can tell God does not hold Adams sin against us only our own. I’m not sure about giving and account for each thing we do or say, that maybe symbolic talk. But you’ll need to hear from another on that part.

Our will is not free outside of God’s will. God causes all things but we are accountable for our sins. So we will physically die. Then we are in the First resurrection or we learn righteousness through the second resurrection.

God is good, don’t worry. Either way, all will be saved! 


                                   In His Love.Richard

Samson:
Good Morning Doug,

                           I don't know exactly where your coming from, but I'll give it a try. Ray discusses this distinction between a Sin and Sins(plural), but I couldn't find it, maybe another member can share that, but here are the Scriptures.

                      1John. 2:1(Please read, " committing a Sin"), add to that 1John. 1:8-10( " making the statement, we have no Sin, we are misleading ourselves), please read passage, I just paraphrased some points.

                      Now, please read 1John. 3:4-10; This passage demonstrates a practice of Sin or being consumed by Sin. Sinning is a way of Life, no remorse. As an example, someone who continually cheats on his Wife without any remorse and it becomes a practice and the sinner doesn't care or sincerely ask forgiveness, it's a pattern.

                      See the distinction or difference, one is consumed by the pattern of sinning, maybe Adultery as an example in contrast with the person that did it once and is truly sorry and seeks forgiveness and has demonstrated true remorse for their actions.

                       Hope this helps, I know Ray refers to committing A SIN comparing that with BEING CONSUMED BY SIN.

                                       In Gods Love, Samson.

Richard D:
Samson

After reading you’re post I was thinking if someone is consumed by sin so as to not feel remorse or even think they were sinning would that person be aware of God in the first place?

So God would more than likely not be dealing with that person at this time. Just some thoughts on that. 

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