In this episode of Wednesday in the Word, Krisan Marotta walks through 1 Corinthians 6:9–14 to answer a question many believers quietly carry: If I still struggle with sin, does that mean I’m not truly saved? Paul’s warning is sobering, but it’s not meant to crush the repentant struggler. Instead, it exposes the danger of self-deception and clarifies the difference between stumbling into sin and settling into it as a way of life. 

In this week’s episode, we explore:

• Why Paul says “do not be deceived,” and what kind of deception he’s warning the church about
• How to understand the “will not inherit the kingdom of God” list without denying either grace or the reality of ongoing struggle
• The crucial distinction between momentary failure and a life characterized by settled, defended unrighteousness
• How Titus 3:3–7 helps explain what it means to be “washed,” “justified,” and “sanctified”
• Why “all things are lawful” can become a dangerous misuse of the gospel when it’s used to excuse sin
• Paul’s correction to the “food is for the stomach” argument—and why the body matters to God, including the hope of resurrection

After listening, you’ll have a clearer framework for examining your own heart without despair or denial: not whether you’ve ever sinned, but whether you’re willing to repent, be taught, and move toward the Lord. 

Series: Start Strong: A New Believer’s Podcast

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