Assignment Instructions Using Biblegateway.com https://www.biblegateway.com — a

Assignment Instructions Using Biblegateway.com https://www.biblegateway.com — and ONLY Bible Gateway — locate the “Search” box and search for verses and passages that relate to the theme of sin. In addition, a collateral source of organized biblical materials is found at the online edition of the Dictionary of Bible Themes https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/dictionary-of-bible-themes/toc at Bible Gateway. In a response of no less than 2 full pages (minimum of 500 words of written text), respond to the following: What have you always believed about what human sin is and what has been your source of that belief system? What have you discovered that the Bible has to say on this theme? What does Jesus say about the theme in the Gospels? Explain the effects in your life if you accepted the biblical perspectives of how God has defined and prohibited sin. These could include your self-worth, your evaluation of the other persons, your view of what is valuable, your concept of a good life, your eternal destiny, etc. Provide a minimum of 3 scripture passages to support your work. Introduction and Alignment During this course we will be studying five biblical themes that influence what we believe and therefore influence how we live out our Christian faith. Each week we will investigate a biblical theme to formulate a big picture view of how God interacts with us and the world. In this fourth week we will investigate what the Bible says about sin. Upon completion of this assignment, you should be able to: Explain the importance of the biblical view of sin.