The Bible defines sin as lawlessness—breaking God’s commandments. The Hebrew word chatah means to miss the mark, and the Torah (yarah) provides the instructions for hitting the mark. This teaching explores the biblical definition of sin and calls believers to repent and live according to God’s law.
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Drawing from Ezekiel 18, this teaching calls believers to repentance. God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked but desires that we turn from sin and live. Repentance is turning away from transgression and living according to God’s instructions.
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It’s commonly taught that the Bible says not to judge others, and it does say that. However, is that all that Scripture has to say on that topic? Join us as we examine the subject of judging from a biblical perspective.
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According to Scripture, God’s Law serves three functions: it defines sin, blesses obedience, and curses disobedience. It lays out blessings for those who follow God’s commands and warnings for those who reject them (Deuteronomy 11:26–28). Understanding these purposes helps believers appreciate the Law as a guide to righteousness.
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Some teachers divide God’s commandments into ‘moral’ and ‘ceremonial’ laws, suggesting only a subset still applies. This teaching shows that Scripture never divides the Torah in this way. All of God’s commands define sin and are therefore moral. Inventing categories to discard parts of the Law is unscriptural.
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