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The Three Basic Problems of Sin

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R. C. Sproul

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Bible and Theology

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Date Added

Apr 16, 2025

Karl Barth (1886-1968), the famous Swiss theologian, once wrote that all human sin finds its roots in three basic human problems. He included pride (hubris), dishonesty and slothfulness in his list of rudimentary sins.

None of these basic evils is instantly eradicated by spiritual regeneration. As Christians we must struggle against these problems through our entire pilgrimage. None of us is immune. If we are going to deal with the discipline of Bible study, we must recognize at the outset that we will need the grace of God to persevere.

Taken from Knowing Scripture, Expanded Edition by R. C. Sproul, Copyright (c) 2016, by R. C. Sproul. Published by InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, IL. www.ivpress.com