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What the Bible Says About Sinlessness

Overview

The Bible addresses sinlessness across 13 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 John, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians. Closely related themes include Holiness, Perfection, Grace of God and Righteousness. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.

Key Bible verses about sinlessness

New Testament

People in the Bible and sinlessness

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying sinlessness for yourself

  • Begin with Psalms 119:3, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how 1 John, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Holiness, Perfection, Grace of God and Righteousness.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about sinlessness?

The Bible addresses sinlessness across 13 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 John, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians. Closely related themes include Holiness, Perfection, Grace of God and Righteousness. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.

How many Bible verses are about sinlessness?

The Bible references sinlessness in 13 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention sinlessness?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Psalms 119:3: “They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with sinlessness?

Jesus.

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