In the lesson on Creation, we dealt with the Fall of Man and Original Sin. Now we will look at exactly what sin is, its effects, and the manner God has provided sacramentally to deal with sin.

What is Sin?

   The etymology of the word “sin” comes from the Old English synn, which means to “incur guilt.” The Latin, peccatum, means a “slip, a mistake, a fall, or a lapse,” but does not necessarily imply moral guilt (culpa). The Greek word ἁμαρτία (hamartia) merely means to “miss the target.”

For Further Discussion: The Nature of Sin; Types of Sin; Punishment for Sin; Mortification of Sin; Conclusion