Sin
We believe that sin is any action, inaction, or attitude that is contrary to the nature or Word of God, which constitutes a rejection of His authority, resulting in alienation from God.[1]Sin entered the world when Adam, representing humanity, disobeyed God.[2]As a result of the one sin of Adam, his descendants– the whole human race– are separated from relationship with God, spiritually dead, and therefore in a fallen state. Being sinners by nature and choiceand utterly unable to remedy their lost condition, humanity is in need of salvation.[3]
[1]Exodus 20:1-17; Leviticus 4:27-28; Matthew 5:21-22, 27-28, 31-32; John 16:7-9; James 4:17; 1 John 3:4 [2]Genesis 3:1-19; Romans 5:12, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 [3]Psalm 51:5; Romans 3:23; 5:12-21; 6:23; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22; Galatians 2:16-21