What Is Sin?

Kyle Campbell

John wrote, “Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.” By inspiration, we know the definition of sin. The word “sin” was used to describe transgression of the law, the breaking of God’s commandments. “Transgression” defined sin as rebellion against God and was connected with Satan’s rebellion against God (cp. Matthew 7:22; 24:11-13; 2 Corinthians 6:14-16; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12). Sin is also known as a “missing of the mark.” Sin in some form is mentioned over 800 times in the Bible.