Unit 2 Flashcards
Hebrew word for sin
chata
chata
- the Hebrew word in the Old Testament most commonly translated as sin
- literally means “to miss”
literally means “to miss”
chata
Hamartia
- the most common Greek word used for sin in the New Testament
- literally means “falling short”
- equivalent to “chata”
- Greek word for sin in New Testament
Hamartia
literally means “falling short”
Hamartia
mortal sin
An action so contrary to the will of God that it results in a complete separation from God and his grace.
What is the consequence of mortal sin?
The person is condemned to eternal death
Mortal sin must meet what three conditions?
- the act must involve grave matter
- the person must have full knowledge of the evil of the act
- the person must give his or her full consent in committing the act
What three elements determine the morality of any human action?
Object, intention, circumstances
Object
The specific thing being chosen in moral decision making
Intention
The intended outcome or goal of the person choosing the object when making a moral decision.
Circumstance
The specific conditions or facts affecting a moral decision; can increase or decrease the goodness or evilness of an action.
Parabasis
Greek word associated with sin; can be translated as “trepass” or “transgression”
Greek word associated with sin; can be translated as “trepass” or “transgression”
Parabasis
