Character Quote by J. Oliver Buswell

In conclusion it may be said that sin may be defined as lack of conformity to the moral law of God, either in act,…

— Louis Berkhof

A 'sin' is something which is not necessary.

— Anonymous

In essence, sin is all that is in opposition to God. Sin defies God; it violates His character, His law, and His covenant. It…

— Joel Beeke

A sin...consists in doing, saying, thinking, or imagining anything that is not in perfect conformity with the mind and law of God

— J. C. Ryle

Sin is lack of conformity to the moral law of God, either in act, disposition, or state

— Augustus Hopkins Strong

Sin is basically a denial of God's right of possession.

— Edwin Louis Cole

“The whole conception of 'sin' is one which I find very puzzling, doubtless owing to my sinful nature.”

— Bertrand Russell

Sin is any failure to conform to the moral law of God in act, attitude, or nature

— Wayne Grudem

“the essence of sin is not [primarily] the violation of laws but a wrecked relationship with God, one another, and the whole created order.…

— Timothy J. Keller

“The word "sin" is just a way for a person not to take responsibility for their "bad" actions; actions that might not necessarily be…

— Menna Anwar

What is sin? It is the glory of God not honored. The holiness of God not reverenced. The greatness of God not admired. The…

— John Piper

A sin is nothing but a deordination of reason, but that is enough.

— Austin O'Malley