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17: Lawless to Righteous, Shifting Your Focus from Sin to Christ
Lawless to Righteous: Shifting Your Focus from Sin to Christ
Hosts: Wes Via and TJ Sands
Episode Summary: In this season 2 opener, Wes and TJ dive into what the Bible says about sin, exploring the concept of sin as lawlessness rather than merely breaking rules. They discuss how focusing on practicing righteousness rather than avoiding sin leads to spiritual transformation and freedom.
Main Scripture References:
1 John 3:4 - "Sin is lawlessness"
Romans 5:12 - "Sin entered the world through one man..."
John 8:44 - Satan as "the father of lies"
2 Corinthians 5:17 - "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation"
Key Points:
Sin is best understood as the absence of righteousness (lawlessness) rather than merely breaking rules or committing specific acts.
Focusing on avoiding sin actually keeps our attention on sin, creating a spiritual "hamster wheel" that inhibits growth.
The Christian life is about "training" in righteousness rather than "trying" to be perfect; it's about practice and process.
Our identity in Christ defines us as saints being transformed by grace, not sinners merely saved by grace.
Spiritual growth comes from setting our minds on truth and righteousness rather than fighting against sin.
Relationship with God, not rule-following, should be the foundation of our spiritual journey.
Memorable Quotes:
"You don't fight sin, you grow in righteousness. Because if you focus on sin, you empower it. If you focus on Jesus, you walk free." - TJ
"In Christ, you are no longer a sinner saved by grace, but a saint who has been transformed by grace." - TJ
"Don't get focused on not doing the next bad thing, but focus on doing the next rightest thing." - Wes
Listener Takeaway: Stop trying to manage sin by focusing on it. Instead, shift your focus to practicing righteousness and embracing your true identity in Christ. This change in perspective will lead to greater freedom, transformation, and a deeper relationship with God.
Connect and Support:
Support the podcast: https://thingsmybiblesays.supercast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThingsMyBibleSays
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574119230780
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thingsmybiblesays/
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Lawless to Righteous: Shifting Your Focus from Sin to Christ
Hosts: Wes Via and TJ Sands
Episode Summary: In this season 2 opener, Wes and TJ dive into what the Bible says about sin, exploring the concept of sin as lawlessness rather than merely breaking rules. They discuss how focusing on practicing righteousness rather than avoiding sin leads to spiritual transformation and freedom.
Main Scripture References:
1 John 3:4 - "Sin is lawlessness"
Romans 5:12 - "Sin entered the world through one man..."
John 8:44 - Satan as "the father of lies"
2 Corinthians 5:17 - "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation"
Key Points:
Sin is best understood as the absence of righteousness (lawlessness) rather than merely breaking rules or committing specific acts.
Focusing on avoiding sin actually keeps our attention on sin, creating a spiritual "hamster wheel" that inhibits growth.
The Christian life is about "training" in righteousness rather than "trying" to be perfect; it's about practice and process.
Our identity in Christ defines us as saints being transformed by grace, not sinners merely saved by grace.
Spiritual growth comes from setting our minds on truth and righteousness rather than fighting against sin.
Relationship with God, not rule-following, should be the foundation of our spiritual journey.
Memorable Quotes:
"You don't fight sin, you grow in righteousness. Because if you focus on sin, you empower it. If you focus on Jesus, you walk free." - TJ
"In Christ, you are no longer a sinner saved by grace, but a saint who has been transformed by grace." - TJ
"Don't get focused on not doing the next bad thing, but focus on doing the next rightest thing." - Wes
Listener Takeaway: Stop trying to manage sin by focusing on it. Instead, shift your focus to practicing righteousness and embracing your true identity in Christ. This change in perspective will lead to greater freedom, transformation, and a deeper relationship with God.
Connect and Support:
Support the podcast: https://thingsmybiblesays.supercast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThingsMyBibleSays
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574119230780
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thingsmybiblesays/