What Is a Sin and What Isn't a Sin? with Jacob Rutledge

What is sin? Is this a sin? Is that a sin? Is it a sin if I do such-and-such?
In this thought-provoking episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast, Wes and his guest, Jacob Rutledge, tackle the complex and often contentious topic of sin. They delve into the fundamental questions that many Christians grapple with: What truly constitutes sin? How do we define it in a way that aligns with biblical teachings? Is sin merely a matter of missing the mark, or does it go deeper, reflecting a rebellion against God's authority? These questions are not merely academic exercises; they have profound implications for how we understand our relationship with God and our pursuit of holiness.
Drawing from the biblical wisdom found in 1 John and other key passages, Wes and Jacob explore the multifaceted nature of sin. They discuss how sin is not just a violation of God's law but a rupture in our relationship with the Creator, a failure to live up to the glorious potential for which we were created. The conversation also touches on the collective and societal dimensions of sin, recognizing that our actions can have far-reaching consequences beyond our individual selves. Throughout the discussion, the emphasis is on understanding sin not merely as a set of rules to be followed but as a matter of the heart, a reflection of our willingness to submit to God's will and embrace the transformative work of the Holy Spirit.
Jacob Rutledge is the preaching minister at the Dripping Springs Church of Christ. With a deep passion for biblical teaching and a gift for engaging in thoughtful discussions, he brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to this podcast episode. Jacob's commitment to exploring the nuances of sin and our relationship with God promises to shed light on this challenging topic.

[@theroad8365]

Excellent. Thank you! Sent this to my kids. This is one of the best discourses I've heard on a universally miscalculated, misunderstood concepts in the collective human psyche.

[@pamtravis3064]

Awesome !! We really enjoyed this study ❤

[@jaredwells465]

Great work here gentlemen. I have been working on putting together some studies around the idea; God and Life or Sin and Death. We have struggled with the idea of grace faith and works because we struggle with the idea that the grace of God in Jesus is the opportunity to reclaim our allegiance to God and Jesus his King. Part of this is to understand that to sin is to be anything other than what God has intended us to be, especially in the Messiah. To change our minds about what our focus in life is. Being Christian is not "don't be bad and go to church". It is a life of allegiance to God's Messiah King and all of His works. Not outside of him, but within him and his work to reorder the world in him.

[@RadicallyChristian]

Amen to that, brother!

[@user-vs7pt4eg2r]

Wonderful understanding of sin and our relationship to God. Thank you ❤

[@Cheryl-te1zs]

Is smoking cigàrettes practicing sin and of the devil?