One sin greater than another?

[our3blessings]

Thank you all for the replies! I think I get it now!!!!! There certainly are varying degrees of sin, but if you aren't a Christian the punishment for all sins is death ie: no salvation. Therefore it isn't the sins that are equal it is the punishment that is the same for unbelievers, but for the believers, Jesus took ours for us. I guess I really did understand this, but now it's so much simpler, the way you guys put it! I tend to make things a lot more difficult than they really are! LOL Thanks again!!!!

[Guest Thomas I believe]

Hi again, Amen

[Fr Chuck]

Assumeing I have read the correct orginal post,

From John 19:11 therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.

There are various words used differently. The term sin, has to be viewed in light of the language and useage of the people of that time.

The tern Hamartia comming from the term Hamartema can mean more than just the mere act, but goes on to show the emphasis on the resulting guilt.

In this term, while Pilate would indeed have blame as to what was happening, the true guilt of the act feel upon those that brought Jesus to Pilate.

It was one entire act or "sin" in the bringing and trying of Jeus. So it was not indeed seperate "sins" but one sin, Jesus was indeed showing to whom the real blame of the act was to fall on.

Charles

Good Shepherd

[Guest prayingwife]

no sin greater than the other, sin is just sin, there is no major sin and minor sin contained in the bible.

In God's eyes a sin is a sin is a sin. Paul spends considerable time in the Roman Epistle proving that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Paul declared in Romans 3:9 ". . . We have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin."

Jesus made a sweeping statement in Matthew 12:31 with respect to sin. He actually gave two declarations. First, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men. Second, there is an exception--it is when we assign the workings of the Holy Spirit to Satan himself. Jesus said it is unforgivable.

[Khristeeanos]

no sin greater than the other, sin is just sin, there is no major sin and minor sin contained in the bible.

Did you read my post?

In God's eyes a sin is a sin is a sin.  Paul spends considerable time in the Roman Epistle proving that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.  Paul declared in Romans 3:9 ". . . We have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin."

Jesus made a sweeping statement in Matthew 12:31 with respect to sin. He actually gave two declarations. First, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men. Second, there is an exception--it is when we assign the workings of the Holy Spirit to Satan himself.  Jesus said it is unforgivable

How can you say "a sin is a sin is a sin" and then say there is at least one sin greater than others?"

[Guest prayingwife]

Because it is in the word!

[Khristeeanos]

Because it is in the word!

I am saying that we can't say that all sins are the same if the Word says that at least one is worse than another.

[johnP]

our3blessings.

I know that opinions vary on this, and was just wondering what some of yours were. This is not meant to be a controversial subject.

Thank you all for the replies! I think I get it now!!!!!

Does this mean that the topic is open for business as usual?

Jesus took ours for us.

That's faith that is.

johnp.

[our3blessings]

our3blessings.

I know that opinions vary on this, and was just wondering what some of yours were. This is not meant to be a controversial subject.

Thank you all for the replies! I think I get it now!!!!!

Does this mean that the topic is open for business as usual?

Jesus took ours for us.

That's faith that is.

johnp.

Ummm, did I say something wrong or something? Or am I misunderstanding your post? I sure hope so, cuz the way I read it, you seem upset about something.

[our3blessings]

Because it is in the word!

I am saying that we can't say that all sins are the same if the Word says that at least one is worse than another.

That is what had me confused at first. I have heard many people state that sin is sin, yet in scripture there are places where it states there is greater sin.