CONTRADICTION · DOCTRINAL
Do All Sin?
1 Kings 8:46; Proverbs 20:9; 1 John 1:8-10 ⟷ 1 John 3:9; 1 John 5:1
All have sinned, no man without sin all sin.
Whoever is born of God doth not commit sin.
This matters because it involves human nature and morality. Conflicting messages about universal sin vs. sinlessness in believers create doctrinal confusion. Muslims point to this as proof of biblical alteration, reinforcing the Quran’s consistent and clear teachings.
THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
These verses address different states: universal sinfulness vs. transformed believers who no longer live in habitual sin. The tension is theological nuance.
THE ISLAMIC POSITION
Muslims see contradictions: if perfect preservation is claimed, why mixed messages? The Quran consistently emphasizes human fallibility, avoiding confusion.
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Do All Sin?