To understand the biblical view of humanity, we must ask: What is the meaning of sin in Greek? By exploring the word “hamartia,” we see that sin is more than just breaking rules—it is missing the target of God’s perfect glory.
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Does the Bible specifically forbid masturbation? While the word isn’t in scripture, we can find clear answers by looking at what Jesus said about lust, the purpose of marriage, and the importance of self-control.
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What does the Bible actually mean when it talks about sin? By looking at the original Hebrew words—chata, pesha, and awon—we discover a rich, challenging, and ultimately hopeful picture of our need for God’s grace and the work of Jesus Christ.
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We’ve all heard them. Little phrases that sound wise, comforting, or even spiritual—but they’re not true. In this series, we’ll uncover some of the most common, yet believable, lies people buy into about God, life, and faith.
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In this series for men, we take a look at the lives of some of the most well-known men in the Bible…and learn from their mistakes.
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It’s a question many Christians find asking themselves on a day to day basis. Sometimes the answer is clear and easy, but other times it might seem to be a little more of a ‘gray area’.
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Many people blur the lines on what they choose to watch vs. what they know they should watch. Today, we’ll talk about the question: “Is it a Sin to Watch an R Rated Movie?”. Let’s take a look and see what the Bible says about it.
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Gambling can seem all fun and games on the surface…but there’s more to it than that. Today we address the question: “Is it a sin to gamble?” What does the Bible say about it?
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Is smoking sinful? Is the answer different between tobacco and marijuana? Sometimes questions like these have an easy answer, but other times it might seem like more of a ‘gray area’…
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“Is it a sin?” is a question many Christians find asking themselves on a day to day basis. Sometimes, the answer is clear and easy. But other times, it might seem to be a little more of a ‘gray area’. We’re going to apply that question to some commonly debated habits. Today’s topic: Alcohol.
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If you’ve had an affair, it’s not too late to change course and save your marriage. Incorporate these five steps to help you think clearly about the direction you should go.
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The seven deadly sins is not a list to keep us from getting the most out of life. The opposite is actually true – and the sin of sloth proves it.
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From start to finish, envy is no fun at all. It is the most miserable of habits.
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For many people, anger is the substitute emotion to mask deeper feelings that you struggle to express.
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Gluttony is an unhealthy obsession over food or drink. God wants the whole person, and that includes how we eat.
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Lust is an intense or unbridled sexual desire. It is “a cruel parody of love. Lust takes. Love gives.”
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Greed is a selfish and excessive desire for more of something (such as money) than is needed. It’s a sin that paradoxically leaves us with less of what we really need.
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Pride is the refusal to recognize and admit the presence, equality or even superiority of any other being. It’s a sin that – if unchecked – leaves us in isolation.
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To ascribe the Holy Spirit’s work through Jesus to Satan is an unforgivable insult to the Holy Spirit, because Jesus is infinitely greater than Satan.
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Jesus encountered a demon-possessed man while teaching in a synagogue. What happened next proved that his authority is ultimate, impacting every part of our lives.
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Introspection is assessing the true motives of your heart. Real introspection leads to healing and freedom.
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We know from scripture that the devil and demons are real, but compared to many other topics in the Bible we have little information about them.
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While humans possess the dignity of being made in God’s image, humankind is also hopelessly ruined by sin.
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The flesh is a compulsive inner force within each individual which is in opposition and rebellion against God. Another way to say it is that humanity’s original nature is sinful and totally depraved.
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