The Doctrine of Sin
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The Doctrine of Sin is a theological work by philosopher and Christian apologist William Lane Craig that examines the nature, origin, and consequences of human sin from a Christian perspective.
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| The Doctrine of Sin canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Doctrine of Sin Context triple: [William Lane Craig, hasWritten, The Doctrine of Sin]
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A.
The Original Sin
The Original Sin is a 1975 novel by Anthony Quinn, better known as an acclaimed actor, in which he explores themes of passion, guilt, and moral conflict.
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B.
Christ and the Sinner
"Christ and the Sinner" is an expressionist artwork by German painter and printmaker Karl Schmidt-Rottluff that reflects his bold use of color and stark forms to convey intense spiritual and emotional themes.
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C.
The Drama of the Atonement
The Drama of the Atonement is a theological work by Gustaf Aulén that further develops his influential ideas on Christ’s atoning work and the meaning of the cross in Christian doctrine.
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D.
Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers
Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers is a classic 17th-century Puritan theological treatise by John Owen that explores how Christians can actively combat and put to death sinful desires through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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E.
The Deliverance from Error
The Deliverance from Error is a seminal autobiographical and philosophical work by the medieval Islamic theologian and mystic Al-Ghazali, in which he recounts his spiritual crisis and journey toward Sufi-influenced religious certainty.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Doctrine of Sin Target entity description: The Doctrine of Sin is a theological work by philosopher and Christian apologist William Lane Craig that examines the nature, origin, and consequences of human sin from a Christian perspective.
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A.
The Original Sin
The Original Sin is a 1975 novel by Anthony Quinn, better known as an acclaimed actor, in which he explores themes of passion, guilt, and moral conflict.
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B.
Christ and the Sinner
"Christ and the Sinner" is an expressionist artwork by German painter and printmaker Karl Schmidt-Rottluff that reflects his bold use of color and stark forms to convey intense spiritual and emotional themes.
-
C.
The Drama of the Atonement
The Drama of the Atonement is a theological work by Gustaf Aulén that further develops his influential ideas on Christ’s atoning work and the meaning of the cross in Christian doctrine.
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D.
Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers
Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers is a classic 17th-century Puritan theological treatise by John Owen that explores how Christians can actively combat and put to death sinful desires through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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E.
The Deliverance from Error
The Deliverance from Error is a seminal autobiographical and philosophical work by the medieval Islamic theologian and mystic Al-Ghazali, in which he recounts his spiritual crisis and journey toward Sufi-influenced religious certainty.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Christian theology book
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theological work ⓘ |
| addresses |
doctrine of the Fall
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human fallenness ⓘ moral evil ⓘ need for redemption ⓘ relationship between sin and atonement ⓘ relationship between sin and divine justice ⓘ |
| author | William Lane Craig ⓘ |
| examines |
biblical teaching on sin
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consequences of sin ⓘ nature of sin ⓘ origin of sin ⓘ relationship between sin and human freedom ⓘ relationship between sin and moral responsibility ⓘ relationship between sin and salvation ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
human sin
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original sin ⓘ personal sin ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian apologetics
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systematic theology ⓘ |
| hasWorldview | Christian theism ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Christian doctrine of sin
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hamartiology ⓘ sin ⓘ |
| perspective | Christian perspective ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
doctrine of atonement
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doctrine of salvation ⓘ free will ⓘ hamartiology ⓘ human depravity ⓘ moral responsibility ⓘ soteriology ⓘ |
| relatedWork | William Lane Craig ⓘ |
| religiousContext | Christian apologetics literature ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| theologicalDiscipline |
philosophical theology
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systematic theology ⓘ |
| theologicalPerspective |
Protestant theology
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evangelical Christianity ⓘ
linked to:
Evangelicalism
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| usesMethod |
biblical exegesis
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philosophical analysis ⓘ systematic theological argument ⓘ |
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