Hamartiology

Hamartiology (Gk, ἁμαρτία + λογία, “hamartia + logia,” the study/discourse about sin); study of sin, guilt, and corruption in light of Israel’s Torah—why atonement is necessary and how covenant justice and mercy meet.

Law & Sin

Torah & Definition — Coming Soon

Missing the mark vs. rebellion; transgression of command.

Righteousness — Coming Soon

Standard of justice and covenant loyalty.

Conscience — Coming Soon

Witness within; knowledge of right and wrong.

Transgression, Iniquity, Guilt

Categories — Coming Soon

Transgression (pesha‘), iniquity (‘avon), sin (ḥaṭṭa’th).

Guilt & Liability — Coming Soon

Bearing iniquity; restitution and repair.

Defilement — Coming Soon

Moral/ritual impurity and community impact.

Judgment & Wrath

Divine Justice — Coming Soon

Righteous judgments, warnings, and mercy.

Wrath & Patience — Coming Soon

Slow to anger; yet will by no means clear the guilty.

Justice in Community — Coming Soon

Judges, witnesses, and equitable process.

Atonement Logic

Sacrifice — Coming Soon

Substitution, covering, cleansing, communion.

Blood & Life — Coming Soon

Life is in the blood; prohibition and purpose.

Day of Atonement — Coming Soon

Purging sin; priesthood and mercy seat.

Repentance & Restoration

Teshuvah — Coming Soon

Returning to the Most High; confession and reform.

Restoration — Coming Soon

Renewal of heart and community practices.

Fruit of Repentance — Coming Soon

Evidence of change: justice, mercy, faithfulness.

Purity: Clean & Unclean

Impurity Pathways — Coming Soon

Contact, consumption, conduct; remedies.

Holiness Code — Coming Soon

Living distinct among the nations.

Community Health — Coming Soon

Purity preserves life and worship.

Hope & Renewal

Promise of Renewal — Coming Soon

New covenant heart; Spirit-empowered obedience.

Forgiveness — Coming Soon

Covenant mercy and restored fellowship.

New Creation — Coming Soon

The end of corruption; life with Elohim.