Sin is rebellion against God and involves any violation of God s righteousness. The first man and woman who ever lived disobeyed God, and every person since has been born with a sin nature. There is no grading curve, God does not compare us to each other. Our lives are measured individually against God s standard, and none of us makes the grade. God s Word tells us of the penalty of sin.
Sin comes with a great penalty.
God is holy. He must, and will, punish all sin. Death is not just the ceasing of life, it is separation from God, physically, spiritually and eternally. Sin and spiritual death separate us from God, rendering impossible any human attempt to satisfy His righteous demands. Unlike college, where exams, courses and programs are earned through personal achievement, we cannot earn eternal life.