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 * Sin and Grace**

a. Jesus’ attitude towards sin. Jesus' attitude towards sin is one of forgiveness. He is against the act of sinning, but the love of Jesus for sinners shows that God is always willing to forgive.

b. The basic meaning of sin. Fundamental option. SIN: Failure to love, a weakening or breaking of rela tionships with God and thy neighbor. We do not know how sin began in the world, but it was brought on by human beings. Fundamental Option is the way you choose to live your life, major moral stance

c. Original sin Original Sin- Tendency towards wrong, the first sin committed by the first humans. St Augustine believes that original sin was passed on through sex/ generation.

d. Types of sin: mortal, venial, omission, commission Mortal Sin- Break, severe, CHOOSE to reject God 1. Gravely wrong, gravely evil 2. Know it’s wrong 3. Freely choose to do wrong Venial Sin- less severe, weakening, can be reconciled/repaired Sin of omission – when you’re NOT doing something that you SHOULD do Sin of commission- commit an act that is wrong

e. The concept of grace and how it ties to sin. GRACE- The deep relationship with God given to us BY God. God’s favor, in dwelling of the Holy Spirit, God’s life and love poured out, participation in the life of God, A free gift from God. A person sharing in God’s grace is often prompted to do God’s work, and therefore will try to avoid sin.