Modern Theories of Sin

the long version

There are, therefore, two ways Of regarding sin from the transcendental side, as a fact in the sight Of God, Of which man may be unconscious; or as a fact Of which man is conscious; unfortunately, one term does duty for both. Guilt might be used to describe the latter condi tion, save that it would still be possible to think of men as guilty in the sight and judgment Of God and yet themselves unconscious Of their guilt; and therefore, 'the phrase, 'conviction', or 'sense Of sin must be used here.