The concept of Sinner in Christianity
Synonyms: Wrongdoer, Transgressor, Evildoer, Offender, Miscreant, Criminal, Reprobate, Wicked person, Malefactor, Culprit
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Christian concept of 'Sinner'
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) The sinner is someone who has committed sin, and the text mentions that the Spirit does not desire the death of the sinner, but that they should repent and turn away from their sins.[1] (2) Sinners are mentioned, and they receive many stripes, implying that those who commit wrongdoings face punishment or suffering.[2] (3) This is who the individual went down even to death for, counting it not robbery to be equal with God, as described in the text.[3] (4) This term describes an individual who has committed transgressions, highlighting the need for forgiveness and the consequences of wrongdoing.[4] (5) The ones upon whom the rain is sent, according to the Saviour, and which is a matter for later declaration, according to the Naasseni's interpretation.[5]
From: Expositions of Holy Scripture
(1) The individual in purpose, though his clean hands lie idly in his lap, who is judged by God for the hidden movements of desire and will that never come to the surface.[6] (2) The sinners are those to whom God seeks to find a way to their ears and hearts, in spite of all their deafness, as described within the text.[7] (3) The text mentions a woman who was a sinner and the Lord's interaction with her, highlighting the importance of faith and the experience of receiving blessings.[8] (4) This refers to those who have committed wrongdoings, and in need of forgiveness, and redemption, which Christ is described as offering.[9] (5) An individual who engages in actions that are considered wrong, affecting their relationship with a divine entity and experiencing consequences because of it.[10]
From: Hymns for Christian Devotion
(1) A person who is invited to come and be welcomed, and must believe in the word of truth, leave their sinful pleasures, and abandon darkness.[11] (2) Individuals who have been saved are invited to go back to their homes, indicating a chance for a fresh beginning and spiritual renewal.[12] (3) This individual is addressed to awaken from a state of slumber, urged to acknowledge and lament their mistakes, and encouraged to elevate their inner being.[13] (4) Dying sinners pray to live within the temple, seeking the Lord's forgiveness and intervention for their lives.[14] (5) Following the path of someone who commits transgressions is something that should be avoided.[15]
From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository
(1) The sinner is the individual who is brought into God's favor through Christ's sacrifice, after having forfeited it due to their transgressions.[16] (2) A person who has committed sin, and who, like the leper, requires healing, with God alone being capable of curing both the leper and the sinner.[17] (3) This is a group of people with whom the sinless Antitype had to bear the reproach of associating with, which is similar to the heifer being east "without the camp".[18] (4) This is the individual that Jesus is the savior of, according to the Father.[19] (5) This is who no priestly caste mediates between.[20]
From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)
(1) This is the person who has a deep consciousness of personal guilt on the part of the individual, which is a prominent feature in the Psalms, and is a central theme throughout the text.[21] (2) St. Paul sees the sinner confronted by the Law of God, guilty and impotent; his fellow-teacher sees him standing outside the temple of God, defiled and banned.[22] (3) This individual is in need of salvation and cannot take the initiative to seek it, and must receive it from God Himself, who is seeking their salvation.[23] (4) Individuals who commit wrongful acts, often in need of the Divine longsuffering exemplified by Christ in His dealings with humanity.[24]
From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature
(1) This refers to the person who is given a more secure and complete salvation through Christianity, according to the Epistle to the Hebrews.[25]
From: The Complete Sayings of Jesus
(1) This individual, who brought an alabaster box of ointment, is described as such, and her actions of devotion were contrasted with the Pharisee's actions.[26]
From: Summa Theologica (English translation)
(1) Those who commit crimes against God, who are hated by God in respect to their actions, and for whom Christ's suffering and death has an effect.[27] (2) This term identifies an individual who is in a state of sin and is not considered worthy of receiving the sacrament due to their lack of faith and their separation from God.[28] (3) This is the individual who commits a sin, which is seen as an action against God, and can be a cause of God's anger, according to the provided text.[29] (4) The term is used to describe a person who is believed to have violated religious or moral laws, and the text explores whether their actions can benefit others.[30] (5) They are loved out of charity for God's sake, and charity extends to them, even though they may not be virtuous.[31]
From: Works of St. Anselm
(1) This is a person who is guilty and Christ suffered death for, according to the text.[32] (2) The sinner is someone who ought not to escape with impunity, unless pity intervenes to spare, deliver, and restore them, according to the text.[33] (3) This refers to an individual who has committed a transgression or offense, and the text discusses the consequences of their actions and God's response to them.[34]
From: The Little Flowers of St. Francis
(1) Refers to those who commit sins; Friar Elias identifies himself as a sinner while pleading for compassion and prayer.[35]
From: The Existence and Attributes of God
(1) The text references the sinner, who must be condemned forever unless a way is found to repair the wrongs done to the holiness of God.[36] (2) This refers to a person who has committed wrongdoing and is subject to punishment, and not punishing this individual would be a denial of God's justice.[37] (3) This term is used to describe a person who has broken the law and is now in a state of misery, and they are in need of mercy.[38] (4) Individuals who have committed acts perceived as violations of divine law, for whom God extends patience.[39]
From: The Second Helvetic Confession
(1) Sinners are those who have transgressed and fallen short of God's glory, and are justified by his grace, as a gift through the redemption in Christ Jesus.[40]
From: The Book of the Bee
(1) These are individuals who will experience torment in Gehenna, and their suffering will be proportionate to their sins, perceived through the same intelligence that allows the righteous to feel happiness.[41] (2) These individuals will remain upon earth after the resurrection, indicating a consequence for their actions.[42]
From: The Kebra Nagast
(1) This term describes those who commit sins, and God forgives their sins, highlighting the theme of forgiveness and redemption.[43]
Gnostic concept of 'Sinner'
From: Pistis Sophia
(1) Those who have departed from their physical form without repenting, and their fate after death is determined by whether they receive the mystery of the Ineffable.[44] (2) This term refers to those who are subject to wicked chastisements, highlighting the consequences of wrongdoing and the need for mercy and preservation from punishment.[45] (3) This is a person who has opened their mouths against someone, and they are the subject of the words in the Psalm.[46] (4) This term refers to individuals who have committed acts considered sinful, and the Virgin of Light judges both the righteous and those who are considered to be sinners.[47] (5) The person from whose hand the speaker seeks salvation from.[48]
From: Fragments of a Faith Forgotten
(1) The text mentions the Heavenly Father willeth the repentance of the sinner rather than his chastisement.[49]