5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols A Good Book on a Bad Subject
Aug 27, 2025
Dive into the weighty topic of sin and its implications on our lives through the lens of Cornelius Plantinga Jr.'s insights. Discover how sin affects our relationships with God, others, and creation, disrupting the peace we seek. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing our need for redeeming grace and explores the hope found in salvation. It's a thought-provoking take on a challenging subject that encourages reflection and understanding.
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Sin As A Loss Of Shalom
- Cornelius Plantinga argues modern Christians have lost the pervasive sense of sin that once shadowed believers.
- He defines sin as the violation or vandalization of shalom, overturning how we view human brokenness.
Shalom Means Edenic Rightness
- Shalom means more than peace; it denotes the original Edenic rightness among God, humans, and creation.
- Plantinga stresses sin fractured those relationships, making sin a cosmic rupture, not mere wrongdoing.
Sin's Godward Force And Scope
- Plantinga emphasizes sin's Godward force, calling it a culpable and personal affront to a personal God.
- He includes thoughts, desires, and dispositions as culpable sins, expanding how we recognize moral guilt.
