The concept of Transgression in Christianity
Transgression, in Christian theology, denotes a serious violation of God's laws and commands, often characterized by rebellion and separation from God. This concept encompasses a wide range of sinful actions, including apostasy and disobedience, that lead to estrangement from divine grace. Transgressions reflect the deviation from expected moral behavior and highlight the need for atonement and reconciliation, particularly through the sacrifice of Jesus. Ultimately, transgressions are seen as destructive actions that have severe spiritual consequences for individuals.
Synonyms: Violation, Breach, Offense, Wrongdoing, Sin, Crime, Infraction, Misconduct, Error, Delinquency
In French: Transgression; In Dutch: Overtreding; In Finnish: Rikkomus; In Spanish: 罢谤补苍蝉驳谤别蝉颈贸苍; In German: 脺产别谤蝉肠丑谤别颈迟耻苍驳; In Malay: Pelanggaran; In Swedish: 脰惫别谤迟谤盲诲别濒蝉别
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Christian concept of 'Transgression'
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) The transgressions are not put on him, but only shows the sins which are there, and is the subject of the teachings, and is the Lord's teachings.[1] (2) A destructive element of the way of darkness that is among the things that destroy the soul and lead to ruin.[2] (3) This is a violation of a law, for which offerings are made, acknowledging the need for atonement and seeking reconciliation.[3] (4) The actions for which He comes to death and for which He was delivered up, as indicated within the provided text concerning the individual.[4] (5) These are the actions for which the servant was wounded and bruised, and also the reason why the servant was delivered, according to Isaiah.[5]
From: Expositions of Holy Scripture
(1) This term seems to indicate separation, or rending apart, or departure, and hence expresses the idea of apostasy and rebellion, signifying all sin as a going away from God, which is the deepest and darkest characteristic.[6] (2) This word means rebellion and is the rising up of a disobedient will against a law and a lawgiver, which brings it into immediate connection with God.[7] (3) Transgression is a word that means treason or rebellion, and it is used to describe the actions of the people who are not worshiping correctly, implying a deviation from the expected behavior.[8] (4) Refers to sins or wrongdoings that individuals commit.[9] (5) The act of committing sin or wrongdoing, which leads to separation from God.[10]
From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature
(1) This refers to the sin of the Jewish people, which caused Ezra to be deeply afflicted.[11] (2) The act of disobedience committed by Adam and Eve leading to their fall from grace.[12]
From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)
(1) The transgression was speedily followed by detection and punishment; on the serpent was laid the curse of perpetual enmity between it and mankind.[13]
From: Works of St. Anselm
(1) A sin or violation of God's law, raising the question of how one can atone for such actions.[14]
From: The city of God
(1) Transgression of a divine commandment is to accuse oneself, rather than to excuse oneself, and the fact that the woman sinned on the serpent's persuasion, and the man at the woman's offer, did not make the transgression less.[15]
From: Summa Theologica (English translation)
(1) This is an act against a negative precept, which is considered a specific type of sin, derived from stepping beyond a set boundary in moral conduct.[16]