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noun Theology.

any sin committed by an individual of their own free will, as contrasted with original sin.

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Origin of actual sin

First recorded in 1450–1500

Words nearby actual sin

actuality, actualization, actualize, actually, actuals, actual sin, actuarial, actuary, actuate, actuation, actuator

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How to use actual sin in a sentence

Man by nature is degraded, because he is chargeable with original and actual sin, and because he wills not to obey God.
The Ordinance of Covenanting|John Cunningham
Neither the stain of original sin, nor the guilt of actual sin, ever obscured the mirror of thy soul.
Mary, Help of Christians|Various
She never dimmed the luster of sanctifying grace which beautified her soul by actual sin.
Mary, Help of Christians|Various
Actual sin is all evil thoughts and desires, words and acts, springing from original sin.
Luther's Small Catechism|H. U. Sverdrup

But this only when we are tempted to leave some duty undone or to commit some actual sin.
Life and Labors of Elder John Kline, the Martyr Missionary|John Kline

British Dictionary definitions for actual sin

actual sin

noun

Christianity any sin that a person commits of his own free will and for which he is personally responsibleCompare original sin

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