We Studied “Sin” in the Bible (Here’s What We Found)

The word “sin” is one of the most common bad words in the Bible, but what does it really mean? In this video, we’ll explore the concept of “moral failure” that underlies this important biblical word. Get ready to discover a profound and realistic portrait of the human condition.

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[bibleproject]

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[annaleah]

"Sin is about more than just doing bad things. It describes how we easily deceive ourselves, spin illusions to redefine our bad decisions as good ones." -This explains so much. Thank you.

[Onestah]

Jesus is the true meaning of “Perfect”

[arlawrence]

Dear Bible Project,
Though I am not myself a Christian, I recently started feeling curious about the Bible as a historical artefact. I went down to my local church and I was very direct about it... I just told the pastor that I was there to learn about the Bible and everyone was very welcoming! Anyway, as of about a month ago, I've been listening to your podcasts and watching your videos, and you are just amazing at what you do! I don't think I'm an unimaginative person, but I don't think I can actually imagine a better study supplement than the one you provide... basically for free! Which I really appreciate because I really do not have much money right now! But I can thank you, at least! Thank you so much! And Merry Christmas!

[jeyathagna]

I USED TO BE AN ATHEIST BUT NOW I SERVE THE LORD JESUS

[kalkidanfetene]

"Sin in the inability to judge weather we are succeeding or failing." This one was great.

[keierrareenell]

Wow! I like how you said "when you sin against people you sin against God." I love the Bible project! Blessings to you guys!

[papajeff]

Every day…I spin my delusions of sin, trying to communicate with God, trying to live within His will, not the will of flesh. I fail miserably. I thank my Lord and Savior, who was crucified/punished for my sins, not His own, who was resurrected to be the King of the Kingdom of Heaven. It was enough. So, I keep talking, trying, praying, wishing for things within His will. He’s mighty nice to me and my family. Thank you Bible Project. You continue to talk to me, guide me. I’m listening. Greetings from East Tennessee.

[smidgeonpigeon]

Been struggling with how to explain the concept of sin to a non-believer friend of mine. This is perfect, thank you!

[mzjonez]

Sin: A failure to love God & humans created in His image, by not treating them with the honor they deserve.

Very powerful clear definition to re-frame this word in.

Thank you 🙏🏾

[girlwithlion]

“the inability to accurately judge if we are failing or succeeding.” wow. that really resonates on so many levels. such depth to this word of which i wasn’t even aware…

[The_Autistic_Christian]

Hamartia, one of the first Greek words I learned in Bible college. 🙂 I like how the Greek word and the Hebrew word both have the same basic idea, that of missing a target, something you're aiming at (or supposed to be aiming at, anyway; sometimes our "sin" is aiming at the wrong target!).

This is a good resource. When speaking to non-Christians, I try to stay away from "church" words (or "Christianese"), such as "sin" and "repent" and "iniquity", and instead explain things in words and ideas they would be familiar with (much like your videos are doing). It doesn't help to try to give someone a message if they don't understand the language you're giving it in. So it helps knowing what the "church" words actually mean and where they come from.

[ellishawk]

I love the part where they say we are driven by our DESIRES AND SELFISH AMBITIONS TO ACT FOR OUR OWN BENEFIT AT THE EXPENSE OF OTHERS very true

[bibleproject]

*There was an error at 2:00. The verse is supposed to read Genesis 39:9, not 37:9. Sorry about that. :/ Thank you to all of our supporters for pointing that out!

[stellastarfield]

Growing up I was lied to about what sin includes.

I came to this understanding on my own and before I returned to Jesus. It was as if God and Jesus were secretly helping me heal my trauma so I could return.

Praise be. 🎉

[andrewjeffries]

I am a sinner. It is my way to get what I want and ignore the cost to myself or others. And every time I successfully give others what they need before I get what I want then I die to myself and live for Him. Progress not perfection, yes? Keep making your videos because I need reminders every day. Peace!

[keithdean]

"I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING WRONG." How many times and how many people have used that one to justify or excuse what they have done?

[BibleIllustrated]

Sin is simply anything that separates us from God. Sin isn't simply, well, sinful because God forbids it - it is sinful because the act inherently separates us from the Lord, the Giver of Life.

[Coups_Detat]

I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do...

[sevendinosaursatemypizza]

The topics discussed in this video, especially the self deception, have been weighing on me so heavily lately and you managed to explain it all within a few minutes. Thank you so much for making these videos they really help me a lot