Definition of the word Sin: Throughout the Old and New Testaments, sin means deviating from obedience to God's character and will. In the Bible, sin is described as a transgression of the law of God (1 John 3:4) and rebellion against God (Deuteronomy 9:7; Joshua 1:18). 1 John 2 He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins-and not only our sins but the sins of all the world. 2 When he served as a sacrifice for our sins, he solved the sin problem for good - not only ours, but the whole world's.
The Old Testament/The old covenant/promise is the story of God’s plan to bring about the redemption of man. At the close of the Old Testament, God has a unique Chosen People who understand the...