#11 – More Than a Piece of Fruit

Mar 8, 2018

A discussion on sin goes beyond Adam and Eve's fruit-eating, exploring its impact on society and the individual. The relationship between sin, death, and God's law is examined, along with ways to discern and address sin. The podcast delves into cosmic and corporate sin, systemic injustice, and the universal nature of sin. It also addresses the tension of being a sinner and a saint in Christianity, urging believers to confront their internal struggles and embrace a new identity in Christ.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Exploring the Origins and Consequences of Sin in Genesis Three

01:44 • 15min

Exploring Cosmic Implications of Sin and Systemic Injustice

16:44 • 3min

The Universal Nature of Sin and Redemption in Biblical Context

19:52 • 11min

The Tension of Being a Sinner and a Saint in Christianity

30:56 • 2min

Internal Struggles and Identity for Believers

32:36 • 2min

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Nathan Campbell to talk about the basis of sin and its effects on the world. It’s more than eating a piece of fruit that drove Adam and Eve out of Eden.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Let’s talk Genesis 3: Why is it a big deal that Adam and Eve ate some fruit off of a tree?
What is the best way to understand the curses of sin in Genesis 3?
What is the relationship between sin, death, and the law of God?
When trying to teach/talk about sin, what passage do you turn to the most and what is the central thing it says about sin?
Who is a sinner? What does it mean to be a sinner?
How do we discern if an action is sinful?
What do I do if I feel stuck in sin?
How has sin affected the world? (Cosmic/Corporate) broken us and the world systemic injustice

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Genesis 1, Genesis 3, Genesis 9, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, Colossians 1:13, Romans 7, Romans 8:1

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Sin: it’s more than eating a piece of fruit that drove Adam and Eve out of Eden. We talk about the basis of sin and its effects on the world.

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