Kingdom Polemics

Invented Sins in the Church


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In this episode, Aldo Leon examines how the modern church frequently labels biblically lawful—and even biblically commanded—actions as sinful. He argues that when sin is misidentified, righteousness is distorted, the gospel is diminished, and the character of God is misunderstood. Drawing on Scripture and pastoral experience, Aldo calls listeners to recover biblical categories of piety, authority, and faithfulness.

Key Discussion Points

  • Misidentifying sin by demanding that every truth be stated at once, rather than recognizing biblical timing, emphasis, and specificity
  • Condemning ministers or believers for not matching a preferred personality, tone, or ministry style, rather than honoring God's providential diversity
  • Treating satire, mockery, sharp language, and hard sayings as sinful, despite their clear biblical use against wickedness and error
  • Requiring truth to be delivered apologetically or emotionally padded, rather than speaking plainly and confidently as Scripture often does
  • Allowing feelings to rule unchecked, and condemning the use of Scripture to correct or govern emotions
  • Labeling correction, specificity, and critique within the church as unloving, despite Scripture commanding admonition and rebuke
  • Accusing believers of sin for speaking boldly, urgently, or controversially on biblical matters, rather than recognizing faithful courage

If you are helped by the work of Kingdom Polemics and want to support continued biblical teaching and cultural engagement, consider contributing at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kingdompolemics. Your support helps sustain the podcast and its outreach.

Be sure to engage with this episode by leaving your thoughts and feedback in the comments on the Kingdom Polemics YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@kingdompolemics. Thoughtful interaction helps sharpen the conversation and extend its reach.

Also, check out Aldo Leon's book In Christ's Crown, Christianity, & The Civil Realm, which presents a Reformed biblical case for Christ's mediatorial kingship and the proper role of the civil magistrate under His authority. Available now from Berith Press: https://www.berithpress.com/bookstore/p/christs-crown-christianity-the-civil-realm.

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