How does the CandMA view the moral implications of sin?

The Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) views sin as a significant spiritual and moral issue, characterized primarily as a breaking of God's law that carries consequences. This understanding emphasizes the seriousness of sin in the context of a relationship with God and its impacts on one's spiritual state and connection to divine truth.

In this perspective, sin is not an abstract concept; it has real consequences both for the individual and their community. The C&MA teaches that violating God's commandments leads to spiritual death, separation from God, and a disruption of the intended harmony in personal and communal relationships. Therefore, acknowledging sin as a breaking of God's law underlines the need for repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation through Christ, which is central to C&MA theology.

Moreover, the view of sin within the C&MA framework informs the community’s approach to discipleship, evangelism, and the moral responsibilities of believers to reflect God’s character in their lives. Thus, recognizing the moral implications of sin forms a foundational aspect of Christian teaching and practice in the C&MA.