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Mortal sin

A mortal sin (Latin: peccātum mortāle) is, in Christian theology, a gravely sinful act that leads to damnation if a person does not repent before death. It is also referred to as a deadly, grave, or serious sin. The concept is found in both Catholicism and Lutheranism. In Catholic theology, a mortal sin separates a person from God's saving grace. Three…

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related to Further reading · 45
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related to New Testament · 9
Mortal sin → Bible, In, Jimmy Buehler, John, New Testament, Specifically, The, Theocast, There
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related to Lutheranism · 4
Mortal sin → Christian, In Lutheranism, Lutheranism, The Smalcald Articles

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