Beginning Biblical Studies Chapter Summary

The Bible is an accumulation of historical books that are comprised into the now known Bible, which has a variety of versions. However, the Christian Bible is composed of two Testaments. The Old Testament and the New Testament, whereas the Jewish Torah is only composed of one, the Old Testament. In the text, "Beginning Biblical Studies," revised by Marielle Frigge; she presents a section on sin in chapter 5. Sin is addressed as rebellious, distorted, and an act of forsaking’s God’s covenant. Sin is an act of withdrawal from God’s will, as a result of the Bible which states the Lord has a plan for us. In Jeremiah 29:11-14; God’s plan is expressed for the people to call upon him, not for evil, but only good. However, in 1 Samuel 12:20-25 and 15:22-23; the Lords message is expelled out to the people to turn away from their sinful ways. For sin is rebellion, arrogance, and idolatry, which will all be rejected by God.
In chapter 5, page 63 Frigge expresses that sin is a distortion of God’s covenant and is presented as an act. These acts destroy the relationship that one might have with God, furthermore, they are quite detrimental towards themselves also. To understand sin, you must comprehend what God’s intentions are for his people. In Jeremiah 29:11-14 , God expresses to his people of Babylon, “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you…plans for your welfare not for woe…when you call me, and come pray to me, I will listen to you, when you look for me, you will find me…I will gather you together from all the nations I have banished you…and bring you back to the places from which I have exiled you.” In this chapter of Jeremiah, God expresses his plan. He has given is people a chance to understand that there are prosperous opportunities only if we are to follow out his will. Furthermore, we should not become complacent and deceived by