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actual sin
noun
, Theology.
- any sin committed by an individual of their own free will, as contrasted with original sin.
actual sin
noun
- Christianity any sin that a person commits of his own free will and for which he is personally responsible Compare original sin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of actual sin1
First recorded in 1450–1500
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Example Sentences
Man by nature is degraded, because he is chargeable with original and actual sin, and because he wills not to obey God.
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Neither the stain of original sin, nor the guilt of actual sin, ever obscured the mirror of thy soul.
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She never dimmed the luster of sanctifying grace which beautified her soul by actual sin.
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Actual sin is all evil thoughts and desires, words and acts, springing from original sin.
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But this only when we are tempted to leave some duty undone or to commit some actual sin.
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