What Is Sin? | Yet Not I, But Christ

Friend, you will find the updated list of sins below. Then, below that, you will find the older “Official List of Sins.” This may be a bit confusing but it helps us to keep track of the contents. So, first, the new and updated list, then the older but longer list.

Sins:

Updated List of Sins from

the New Testament

Sadly, we realize that most people take sin far too casually.  Some in the world don’t even believe in the reality of sin while others just pass it off as something that everyone does, thus it is not a “big deal” and we shouldn’t allow it to bother us! Yet those who believe God and His inspired Word know that sin is what will condemn, destroy, and lead most people to eternal ruin! (See 1 John 1-5) Thus, we must carefully read God’s Word and study the meaning and results of sin. Further, we must realize that Jesus is the answer to the disaster of sin for He gives us forgiveness! With this in our mind, let’s study a list of sins mentioned in the New Testament!

[We realize that in the past we offered an older list of sins found in the whole Bible. We called it an “Official List of Sins.” However, this former list was very dated with many of the sins taken from inferior translations and the list needed much work to bring it up-to-date. We have now entirely updated the list, using the terms from modern and more accurate translations, particularly the New American Standard Bible. We offer to you the newer list below. We hope that this list will be something that you will find of interest and also will find useful.

Most  of the sins in the following list will be offered with many different Scriptural passages. This should make this list much more usable than it otherwise would be. Thus, we hope that you will find this listing to be helpful to you. The list will be arranged alphabetically with the verses following. A listing such as this is bound to have certain verses that need to be worked on, thus please let me know what needs to be changed or corrected.]

Adultery—Matthew 5:27-28, 32; 19:9, 18; Mark 10:11-12; Luke 16:18; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Mark 7:21; John 8:1-11

Anger—Galatians 5:20; Ephesians 4:26, 31; 6:4; Colossians 3:8; James 1:19-20

Anger with one’s brother—Matthew 5:22

Arrogance—2 Timothy 3:2; 2 Corinthians 12:20; 2 Timothy 3:2; 1 Corinthians 4:6, 18,19; 5:2; 8:1; 13:4

Bitterness—Ephesians 4:31; Hebrews 12:15; Romans 2:24; 3:14; Acts 8:23; James 2:7

Blasphemy—Mark 8:38; Acts 18:6

Boasting—Romans 1:30; 2 Timothy 3:2; Galatians 5:26; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 5:6

Brutality—2 Timothy 3:3

Brother going to Law against brother—1 Corinthians 6:1-7

Carousing—Romans 13:13; Galatians 5:21; 1 Peter 4:3

Clamor—Ephesians 4:31

Complaining—Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:13; 1 Peter 4:9; James 5:9

Conceit—2 Timothy 3:4

Coveting—Mark 7:22; Ephesians 5:5; Acts 20:33; Romans 13:9; 1 Corinthians 5:10-11; 6:1

Cowardice—Revelation 21:8

Deceit—Mark 7:22; Acts 13:10; Romans 1:29; 1 Peter 3:10

Defrauding—1 Corinthians 6:7-8

Denying Christ—Matthew 10:33; Luke 12:9; 1 John 2:22-23

Desiring praise of men—John 12:43

Disobedience to parents—Romans 1:30; 2 Timothy 3:2; Titus 3:3

Divisions—1 Corinthians 1:10

Divorce—Matthew 5:32; 19:9; Mark 10:11-12; Luke 16:18

Drinking parties—1 Peter 4:3

Drunkenness—Romans 13:13; 15: 13; Ephesians 5:18; 1 Corinthians 5:11; 6:10; Colossians 3:13; 1 Peter 4:3

Eating the Bread or drinking the Cup unworthily—1 Corinthians 11:27

Effeminacy—1 Corinthians 6:9

Enmities—Galatians 5:20

Envy—Mark 7:22; Galatians 5:26; Titus 3:3

Evil thoughts—Mark 7:21; Matthew 15:19

False witnessing—Matthew 15:19

Fathers, provoking children to wrath—Colossians 3:21

Fearfulness—Matthew 10:26, 28

Filthiness—Ephesians 4:3

Fleshliness–1 Corinthians 3:3

Foolishness—Mark 7:22; Titus 3:3

Foolish talking—Ephesians 5:4

Fornication (or sexual immorality)—Mark 7:21; Matthew 15:19; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Galatians 5:19

Greed—Ephesians 4:19; 5:3; 2 Peter 2:14

Lust, lusting—1 Peter 4:3; Titus 3:3

Haters of God—Romans 1:30

Hatred—2 Timothy 3:3; Titus 3:3

Homosexuality—1 Corinthians 6:9; 1 Timothy 1:10; Romans 1:26-27

Hypocrisy—Matthew 23:13,23, 25; 23, 27,28, 29; Mark 12:15; Luke 12:1; Romans 12:9

Idolatry—1 Corinthians 5:11; 6:9; Galatians 5:20; Revelations 21:8; Ephesians 5:5

Immorality (see also Fornication)—Galatians 5:19; Revelation 21:8; Ephesians 5:3; 1 Corinthians 5:9-11; 6:13, 18

Impurity—Galatians 5:19; Ephesians 5: 3, 5

Jealousy—Galatians 5:20; 1 Corinthians 3:3; 2 Corinthians 12:20; James 3:16

Jesting—Ephesians 5:4

Judging—Matthew 7:1-5; Romans 2:1; 14:13; Luke 6:37 James 4:11

Knowing to do good but not doing it—James 4:17

Laying up treasures on earth—Matthew 6:19-21; 19:21; 1 Timothy 6:9-10; Luke 12:21, 33; 18:22

Legal matters, court–1 Corinthians 6:1-6

Living for pleasure—2 Timothy 3:4

Lovers of self—2 Timothy 3:2

Loving another person more than Jesus—Matthew 10:37; Luke 14:26

Lusting after a woman—Matthew 5:27-28; 1 Peter 4:3; Matthew 18:9

Lying—Revelation 21:8, 27; 22:15; Ephesians 4:25; Romans 9:1; 2 Corinthians 11:31; Galatians 1:20; 2 Timothy 2:7

Malice—Romans 1:29; Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:8; 5:8; Titus 3:3; 2 Peter 2:1

Man praying or prophesying with head covered—1 Corinthians 11:4-16

Murder—Revelation 21:8; Mark 7:21; 5:21; 10: 19; 19:18; Luke 18:20; Romans 1:29; 1 Peter 3:15; 4:15; Matthew 15:19

Murmuring, complaining—Colossians 3:13; 1 Peter  4:9; James 5:9

Pride—Mark 7:22; 1 Peter 5:5, 6; James 4:6; Matthew 23:12; Luke 14:11; 18;14

Prostitution–1 Corinthians 615-16

Quarrels—James 4:1-2; 1 Corinthians 1:11; 2 Timothy 2:23

Reviling—1 Corinthians 4:17; 5:11; 6:10; 5:11; 2 Timothy 3:2; 1 Peter 2:23

Sensuality—Galatians 5:19; Mark 7:22; Romans 13:13; 2 Corinthians 12:21; 1 Peter 4:3; Ephesians 4:19; 2 Peter 2:2

Slander—Matthew 15:19; Mark 7:22; Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:8; 2 Peter 2:1; 1 Corinthians 4:13; Romans 1:30

Sorcery—Galatians 5:20; Revelation 21:8, 15; 9:21; 18:23

Speaking against the Holy Spirit—Matthew 12:32; Luke 12:10

Stealing—Ephesians 4:28; 13:9; Matthew 19:18; Mark 10:19; Luke 18:20; Romans 2:21; 13:9

Strife, quarreling—Galatians 5:20; Romans 1:29; 13:13; 1 Corinthians 3:3; 2 Corinthians 12:20; 1 Timothy 6:4

Swearing an oath—Matthew 6:34-37; James 5:12

Swindling—1 Corinthians 5:10-11; 6:10

Thievery, theft—1 Corinthians 6:10; Mark 7:21; John 10:1, 8; 1 Peter 4:15; Matthew 15:19

Treachery—2 Timothy 3:4

Unbelief, lack of faith—James 1:6; Mark 9:24; Hebrews 3:12, 19; 1 Timothy 5:8; 2 Corinthians 6:14-15; 7:13; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Titus 1:15; Revelation 21:8

Unforgiveness—Matthew 6:14-15; Mark 11:25-26

Ungodliness—Romans 1:18; 4:5; 5:6; 1 Timothy 1:9; 2 Timothy 2:16; Titus 2:12; 2 Peter 2:5, 6, 7

Ungratefulness—2 Tmothy 3:2; Romans 1:21; Luke 6:35; 2 Timothy 3:2

Unholiness—2 Timothy 3:2; Hebrews 12:14

Unrighteousness—Romans 1:18, 29; 2:8; 6:13; 1 John 1:9; 5:17; 1 Corinthians 6:9

Wickedness—Mark 7:22; Luke 11:39; Acts 8:22; Romans 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:8, 13; Ephesians 6:12; 2 Thessalonians 2:10, 12; 2 Timothy 2:19

Woman cutting her hair short—1 Corinthians 1:14-15

Woman with her Head uncovered—1 Corinthians 11:5-16

Woman speaking or teaching in public—1 Timothy 2:11-15; 1 Corinthians 11:33-37

Wrath—Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:8; 1 Timothy 2:8

Wrong–1 Corinthians 6:8

You have now come to the end of our list. We hope that you have found this to be enlightening and helpful. As you can see, the listing of sins here is much more complete and helpful than the previous one. Spend some time not only looking over this list but also use it for your own blessing.  Also, you will want to use this to help and bless others you know.  May God bless you!

–Richard Hollerman

www.Truediscipleship.com

Official List of Sins

(New Testament)

[Some of you may be interested in this list of sins. We did not originate the list but there are some helpful things here. We are aware that some of the terms are taken from the KJV and they have changed meanings since that time.

Sin is dreadfully evil and disastrous. It is “utterly sinful” (Romans 7:13b) and “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). And yet the average person treats sin in a very casual way and may not even be concerned at all about committing this offense against God! See what you think of the list. Could you add to the list? Or change it in any way? If we were to use a more recent and literal translation, we would change the wording of some of the points. RH]

Here, as laid out by the Sin book, are the 124 sins listed in the new testament (in alphabetical order). Definitions will accompany those that are not self-evident. Though I may edit it somewhat, all definitions are taken straight from the pamphlet. For those who are interested in context, the pamphlet lists the source of each. I will not list them here, but if you want to know email me. I’ll let you know whatever information you need to look it up.

Anyway, get out paper and a pencil and see how you measure up!

  1. Abusers of Self: Self polluters, having unnatural lusts
  2. Adultery (Note: Only for those who have been married)
  3. Anger
  4. Backbiters: Those who speak evil of those who are absent
  5. Banqueting: A drinking party
  6. Becoming a Stumbling Block to a Weak Brother Through Our Liberty: Taking liberty to do things without thinking of the effect on a weaker brother’s conscience.
  7. Being Angry With One’s Brother: Expressing unkind thought or action toward others
  8. Bitterness
  9. Blasphemy
  10. Boasting
  11. Brawling
  12. Brother Going to Law Against Brother: No definition given, so I’ll wing it. Bringing legal action against another. If someone has a better definition, please let me know.
  13. Burying our Talents: Not making wise use of what God gave us
  14. Calling One’s Brother A Fool: Ridiculing another
  15. Chambering: Unmarried people living and sleeping together
  16. Clamor: Loud, continued noises
  17. Complaining
  18. Contentious: Quarrelsome
  19. Corrupt Communications: Unprofitable or impure language
  20. Covenant Breakers: Lightly breaking a solemn or legal pact.
  21. Covetousness
  22. Craftiness: Cunningness
  23. Debate
  24. Deceit
  25. Defiling the Body
  26. Defraud
  27. Denying Christ
  28. Desiring the Praise of Men: Doing things to gain praise.
  29. Despiteful
  30. Dishonesty
  31. Disobedience to Parents
  32. Divisions: Forming splits or schisms in groups
  33. Divorce
  34. Double Tongued: Making insincere statements
  35. Drunkenness
  36. Eating the Bread, or Drinking The Lord’s Cup Unworthily: Taking communion while living in sin
  37. Effeminate: Unmanly or womanish man.
  38. Emulations: Ambition to excel
  39. Envy
  40. Evil Concupiscence: Longing or desire for forbidden things.
  41. Evil Eye: Having selfish motives
  42. Evil Thoughts: Worthless, injurious, or depraved thoughts
  43. Extortion
  44. Fathers Provoking Children to Wrath: Frustrating children through harsh treatment and/or failure to communicate.
  45. Fearful: Discouraged, anxious, faithless
  46. Filthiness
  47. Filthy Lucre: Receiving personal gain through unrighteousness.
  48. Finding Faults With Others While Having a Greater Fault Ourself
  49. Foolishness
  50. Foolish talking : Silliness.
  51. Giving False Witness
  52. Fornication
  53. Giving Offense: Causing another to fall spiritually by our example.
  54. Greediness
  55. Guile: Deceit
  56. Haters of God
  57. Hatred
  58. Having Evil Treasures in the Heart: (The definition doesn’t make any more sense).
  59. Having Pleasure in Them That Do Things Worthy of Death: Enjoying the company of sinners.
  60. Hearing the Sayings of Christ, but Not Following Them
  61. Heresies: Religious opinion different from established Scripture.
  62. Highmindedness: Arrogant
  63. Hypocrisy
  64. Idle Words: Words of no value.
  65. Idolatry: Loving someone or something more than God.
  66. Implacable: Refusing to be appeased
  67. Inordinate Affection: Passion, lust.
  68. Inventors of Evil Things: Those who contrive evil ways to satisfy their carnal lusts.
  69. Jesting: Talking to make others laugh.
  70. Judging
  71. Knowing to Do Good, but Doing it Not
  72. Lasciviousness: Lustful, wanton, exciting lust.
  73. Laying Up Treasures on Earth: Pursuing material success at the expense of spiritual things.
  74. Living in Pleasure: Fond of luxury and sensual pleasure/gratification.
  75. Lovers of Self
  76. Loving Another Person More Than Jesus
  77. Lusting After a Woman
  78. Lying
  79. Maliciousness
  80. Malignity: Being harmful or dangerous, bad character.
  81. A Man Prophesying or Praying With His Head Covered.
  82. Mockery
  83. Murder
  84. Murmuring: Grumbling, secretly complaining
  85. Presumptuous
  86. Pride: Self esteem.
  87. Puffed Up: Overestimating of one’s ability or knowledge.
  88. Purloining
  89. Railing: Slander
  90. Reveling: Overindulgence at feasts, merrymaking.
  91. Rioting
  92. Seditions: Stirring up opposition against authority.
  93. Self Will: Arrogant
  94. Speaking Against the Holy Spirit
  1. Sorcery: Practicing magic with aid from evil spirits.
  2. Speaking Evil of Dignities: Speaking ill of those to be honored.
  3. Stealing
  4. Stiff-Necked and Uncircumcised in Hearts and Ears: Obstinate
  5. Strife: Quarreling, seeking superiority
  6. Striker: Ready to Fight
  7. Swearing: To take oath (as in court).
  8. Teaching for Doctrine the Commandments of Men: Neglecting God’s commandments by manmade interpretation or commandments.
  9. Traitors
  10. Trusting in Riches
  11. Not Entering by the Door Into the Sheepfold: Seeking salvation through means other than the blood of Christ.
  12. Unbelief: Lack of faith.
  13. Uncleanness
  14. Unforgiving Heart
  15. Unmerciful
  16. Unrighteousness: Moral wrongfulness.
  17. Unthankfulness
  18. Vain Jangling: Babbling.
  19. Variance: Strife
  20. Voluntary Humility: False humilty.
  21. Wantonness: Lustful, morally unrestrained.
  22. Whisperers: Secretly spreading false or slanderous information.
  23. Whoremongers: One who associates with whores, a male prostitute.
  24. Witchcraft
  25. Wickedness: Evil practices, crime.
  26. Without Normal Affection: Hardhearted.
  27. Without Understanding: Unwise
  28. Wrath
  29. Woman Cutting Her Hair
  30. Woman Prophesying or Praying With Her Head Uncovered

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