This essay addresses a verse commonly used in support of the false doctrine of original sin.

Does any man have the right to forgive sins? Some suggest that Jesus granted this authority to the apostles, and then, through them, to others (see John 20:23). Can you explain this passage?

In his letter to the Christians in Rome, Paul describes a certain level of human activity as “inexcusable” (Rom. 1:20). Does this imply that some conduct, even that which is bad, is “excusable”?

Are some sins “greater” than others? There is a sense in which any sin will condemn. There is another sense in which greater responsibility is attached to some acts of sin. Explore this topic with us.

This question explores the possiblity of whether Nathan prophesied about the possible sin of Christ.

What was the sin of Jeroboam? Unauthorized innovation — still a problem to this day.

The phenomenon of “sin” has wrought a terrible harvest upon this earth. Consider this matter with us.

How does the sincere Bible student explain the terrible sins of some of its greatest heroes?

An in-depth study of two contrasting ideas: what we’ve earned through sin and the free gift God has offered to humanity.

Many denominationalists have long argued that “for the remission of sins” in Acts 2:38 can mean “because of” (i.e. – be baptized because your sins have been remitted). But the same term is found in Matthew 26:28 – clearly indicating the meaning of the term.

One of the most controversial contexts in the book of Acts has to do with Paul’s activity in the Jerusalem temple, as recorded in Acts 21. Did the apostle violate the law of God in “purifying” himself in that ritual? Some so claim, but is this a necessary conclusion?

Did Jesus literally become a sinner on the cross? Or did he merely suffer the penalty for sin that we justly deserved?

Did the mother of Jesus ever sin?

Denominationalists are vulnerable in defending creation due to erroneous views of the fall of man.

The word “propitiation” is a strange and interesting word. It is worthy of our study and attention.

It is time that we recognize the value of our children. They are the future of this world. We must care for them, teach them, and fortify their precious souls against the evils that would assault them.

A sincere reader believes that Psalm 58:3-6 teaches that infants are “born in sin.” But this is a mistaken view of the figurative nature of the poetic language. Study this issue with us.

In Psalm 51, it appears that David is praying for forgiveness after having committed fornication with Bathsheba (as indicated in the superscription). How then could he have said to God, “Against thee, thee only, have I sinned” (v. 4)?

What is the actual history of the Seven Sacraments?

The study of the concept of priesthood contains many valuable facets. It also is fraught with religious error. This article discusses both of these aspects.