In this episode of "Faith, Hope, and Love," we delve into the fundamental question: "What is sin?" We explore the origins of the word "sin," its meanings in different languages, and its implications in the Bible. Sin is not merely about moral wrongdoing but about missing the mark of God's standard. We'll discuss how sin separates us from God and how, through Jesus, we can be reconciled with Him.

Listen to the full episode to understand:

• The historical and linguistic origins of the word "sin."
• The difference between "missing the mark" and being morally reprobate.
• Why sin separates us from God and how Jesus bridges that gap.
• How love and forgiveness are central to Jesus' teachings.
• The importance of understanding sin in the context of God's overarching love.

In this episode, we challenge common perceptions of sin and highlight the essential nature of God's love and our relationship with Him. Join us as we unpack these profound theological concepts and explore their implications for our daily lives and spiritual journeys.

Key Passages Discussed:

• Leviticus 19:11 (NIV): "Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another."
• Leviticus 19:18 (NIV): "Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord."
• Romans 3:23 (NIV): "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
• James 2:10 (NIV): "For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it."
• Matthew 22:37-40 (NIV): "Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."
• Isaiah 59:2 (NIV): "But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear."
• Habakkuk 1:13 (NIV): "Your eyes are too pure to look on evil; you cannot tolerate wrongdoing."

Additional Passages Discussed:

• 1 John 4:16 (NIV): "And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them."

Tune in and join the conversation. Let's explore these deep questions together and grow in our understanding of faith, hope, and love.

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