Properly Defining Sin: Defending the Biblical Definition

by Brian Black

Understanding the biblical definition of sin is a necessity for correct doctrine. It is more than a semantic discussion over terminology. It goes to the heart of Christian life and experience and affects every theological position. The core of Wesleyan theology is the understanding that God delivers from all sin, both in practice and in heart. Scripture is very clear that, at the judgment, God will either condemn one to hell or allow one into heaven based upon the sinlessness of his life. The issue of dealing with sin has divided evangelical Christianity into Calvinistic and Wesleyan camps. This book will give a defense of the Wesleyan definition of sin and argue that this position is both the biblical definition and the accepted understanding throughout history.

238 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2023

Reviews

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Black does a thorough job defending the doctrine of sin from both a Biblical definition and a theological perspective. He compares and contrasts various doctrinal perspectives and evaluates them through the lense of Scripture. Further, his treatment of the doctrine of sin in the Bible book of First John was excellent.