Term
venial sin
In Roman Catholic teaching, a forgivable sin distinguished from mortal sin. It may require punishment in purgatory but does not cause spiritual death.
Definition
In Roman Catholic teaching, a sin that can be forgiven, although perhaps after punishment in purgatory. Distinguished from mortal sin, which causes spiritual death.
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- Contrasted with
- mortal sinTerm
- See also
- purgatoryTerm
Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 24A.2Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 24A.2.
Last revised August 14, 2026