Communicating "Sin" to a Post-Christian World

Summary

In this episode, Pastor Jon and Pastor Chrishon discuss the concepts of idolatry and sin, and how they are perceived differently in today's culture. They emphasize the importance of being an evangelizing church and being prepared to give a reason for the hope that is within us. The pervasiveness of sin is explored, highlighting the need for Christians to understand and communicate the depth of sin to others. The conversation also touches on the varying definitions of sin in culture and the challenges of addressing sin in Christendom. The pastors recommend resources such as catechisms and books on sin and mortification as tools for understanding and combating sin. They conclude by emphasizing the gratitude and blessing of pursuing a life in Jesus.

Takeaways

As Christians, we need to understand and communicate the concepts of idolatry and sin to a culture that may not see them the same way.
Being an evangelizing church means putting effort into loving our neighbors and sharing the hope that is within us.
Sin is pervasive and goes beyond the big things; it includes even the motivations behind our actions.
The culture has varying definitions of sin, which can make it challenging to navigate conversations about right and wrong.
Understanding the unchanging standards of God can help us navigate cultural shifts and evaluate our own actions.
We are all imperfect and need to remember that no one is without sin, including pastors.
Using tools like the Three Circles evangelism method and catechisms can help us understand and communicate the concepts of sin and the gospel.
Living a life pursuing Jesus is a response of gratitude and blessing.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:38 Idolatry and Sin
01:28 Being an Evangelizing Church
03:06 The Pervasiveness of Sin
04:06 Leveraging Culture's Idea of Wrongdoings
05:08 Varying Definitions of Sin in Culture
06:07 The Challenge of Judging Sin
07:06 The Dichotomy of Cultural Acceptance
08:15 God's Unchanging Standards
09:15 The Pervasiveness of Sin in Christendom
10:20 The Difficulty of Addressing Sin
11:39 Imperfection of Pastors
12:08 Using Three Circles as an Evangelism Tool
13:08 Resources for Understanding Cultural Divides
14:38 Living a Life Pursuing Jesus
15:08 Conclusion