What Sin Is
"Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law."
— 1 John 3:4
"All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death."
— 1 John 5:17
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God."
— Romans 3:23
"If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
— 1 John 1:8–9
"For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law."
— Romans 5:13
"The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law."
— 1 Corinthians 15:56
"Yea, all Israel have transgressed thy law, even by departing, that they might not obey thy voice; therefore the curse is poured upon us, and the oath that is written in the law of Moses the servant of God, because we have sinned against him."
— Daniel 9:11
"And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin."
— Romans 14:23
"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
— 1 Corinthians 10:31
"Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin."
— James 4:17
"For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more."
— Luke 12:48
"Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth."
— John 9:41
"If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin."
— John 15:22
"Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned."
— Romans 5:12
What We Are Saved From
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
— Romans 6:23
"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins."
— Matthew 1:21
"This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief."
— 1 Timothy 1:15
"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time."
— 1 Timothy 2:5–6
"He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him."
— John 3:36
"For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ."
— 1 Thessalonians 5:9
"Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)"
— Ephesians 2:3–5
"In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ."
— 2 Thessalonians 1:8
"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death."
— Romans 8:1–2
"Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage."
— Hebrews 2:14–15
"Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son."
— Colossians 1:13
"To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me."
— Acts 26:18
"Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage."
— Galatians 5:1
What We Are Saved Unto
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life."
— John 5:24
"I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
— John 10:10
"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent."
— John 17:3
"For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings."
— Hebrews 2:10
"But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life."
— Romans 6:22
"But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy."
— 1 Peter 1:15–16
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
"That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God."
— Colossians 1:10
"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light."
— 1 Peter 2:9
"And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth."
— Revelation 5:10
What We Are Saved For
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."
— Ephesians 2:10
"Ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."
— 1 Corinthians 6:20
"I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called."
— Ephesians 4:1
"This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men."
— Titus 3:8
"For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world."
— Titus 2:11–12
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
— Matthew 5:16
"But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy."
— 1 Peter 1:15–16
"Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works."
— Titus 2:14
"Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot."
— 1 Peter 1:18–19
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
"Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began."
— 2 Timothy 1:9
"According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love."
— Ephesians 1:4
"For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified."
— Romans 8:29–30
"Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed."
— 1 Peter 2:24
"Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin."
— Romans 6:6
"For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."
— 2 Corinthians 5:21
"And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again."
— 2 Corinthians 5:15
Salvation And Daily Disobedience Are Not Compatible
"What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?"
— Romans 6:1–2
"For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live."
— Romans 8:13
"Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord."
— Hebrews 12:14
"He that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous."
— 1 John 3:7
"And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him."
— 1 John 2:3–4
"If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth."
— 1 John 1:6
"My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth."
— 1 John 3:18
"He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked."
— 1 John 2:6
"For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps."
— 1 Peter 2:21
"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin."
— 1 John 1:7
"Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him."
— 1 John 3:6
"He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil."
— 1 John 3:8
"In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother."
— 1 John 3:10
"For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries."
— Hebrews 10:26–27
"If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame."
— Hebrews 6:6
"Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless."
— 2 Peter 3:14
"Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God."
— Galatians 5:19–21
"Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry."
— Colossians 3:5
"For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience."
— Colossians 3:6
"Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God."
— 1 Corinthians 6:9–11
"Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry."
— Colossians 3:5
"Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption."
— 1 Corinthians 15:50