How Does the Bible Describe Sin Against God?

Instructions:
1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
2. Review the biblical passages assigned in this week’s reading - Week 4 Readings on Sin.
3. Your reading may be facilitated by using the website, Bible Gateway.
Access the website and locate the “Search” box (the translation is already set to the New International Version). Enter the book, chapter, and verse numbers to read the passage.
4. In addition, a collateral source of organized biblical materials is found at the online edition of the Dictionary of Bible Themes at Bible Gateway.
5. Navigate to the threaded discussion and post in at least four full paragraphs (three for “a,” one for “b”) new insights gleaned from the reading (with your quotation of the scriptures that support such insights):
a) Describe three examples of different terms that the Bible uses to describe human sin, offering an opinion of how each separates one from God and other persons as seen in the assigned passages.
Support each characteristic with at least one quotation from scripture.
b) What might the awareness of how God views sins, even those accepted by the surrounding culture have to do with the manner in which we would order and live our lives?
Your discovery of insights will be assisted by utilizing the Observation Questions Guide.
Your postings should also:
Be well developed by providing clear answers with evidence of critical thinking.
Add greater depth to the discussion by introducing new ideas.
Provide clarification to classmates’ questions and provide insight into the discussion.