2.3 Christ and Salvation: Sin Question Answers A sinful action is one goes against the moral principles as set out by God and Jesus in the Define what Christians mean by sinful action’. ‘a Bible. Give two actions Christians 1. Blasphemy would regard as sinful but which are not illegal in the UK. 2. Adultery What story in the Bible is used to illustrate the The story of Adam and Eve is used to demonstrate the concept of original sin. Eve, despite being concept of original sin, and how? ordered by God to not go near the fruit tree, is tempted by the serpent into eating fruit from it. Explain the relationship between free will In Christian thought it is free will that is responsible for the moral evil that exists in the world. and sinning. This means sinful action is directly linked to people enacting their free will.
2.3 Christ and Salvation: Sin Question Answers Define what Christians mean by ‘a sinful action’. A sinful action is one goes against the moral principles as set out by God and Jesus in the Bible. Give two actions Christians would regard as sinful but which are not illegal in the UK. 1. Blasphemy 2. Adultery What story in the Bible is used to illustrate the concept of original sin, and how? The story of Adam and Eve is used to demonstrate the concept of original sin. Eve, despite being ordered by God to not go near the fruit tree, is tempted by the serpent into eating fruit from it. Explain the relationship between free will and sinning. In Christian thought it is free will that is responsible for the moral evil that exists in the world. This means sinful action is directly linked to people enacting their free will.
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