Language is fallible but God is above that. He speaks to each one of us individually, and in a way we each understand individually.
I'm a Child of God first and a human second.
And if you agree that God speaks to His children then you inherently also agree that there is a way to know what sin is, no?
For anyone still wondering:
Yes, God is real. If you look, and I mean truly, sincerely look with the intent to find truth instead of the intent to prove yourself right one way or another, you'll find Him.