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New City Catechism Question Sixteen
Summary
In this episode of the Hope Grows podcast, Pastor Jon and Pastor Chrishon are joined by Amy Foulks, a Hope children's church teacher, to discuss Question 16 of the New City Catechism: What is sin? They explore the different aspects of sin, including rejecting or ignoring God, and how sin affects every aspect of our lives. They also discuss the pervasiveness of sin and how it manifests in both thoughts and actions. The conversation touches on the nature of sin in children and the futility of trying to avoid sin through rules and regulations. They conclude by discussing how sin results in the disintegration of creation.
Takeaways
Sin is the act of rejecting or ignoring God, and it manifests in various ways in our lives.
Sin affects every aspect of our lives and is a result of our fallen nature.
Sin is not just about actions, but also about thoughts and emotions.
The pervasiveness of sin means that even our good actions can be tainted by sinful motivations.
Both the younger and older brother in the parable of the prodigal son represent different manifestations of sin.
Sin results in the disintegration of creation, leading to decay and destruction.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:00 Question 16: What is sin?
05:03 The Pervasiveness of Sin
06:03 Sin in Thoughts and Emotions
07:20 The Nature of Sin in Children
09:04 The Futility of Trying to Avoid Sin
10:11 Sin in Both the Younger and Older Brother
12:11 Sin and the Disintegration of Creation
14:56 Conclusion
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By Hope Presbyterian ChurchSummary
In this episode of the Hope Grows podcast, Pastor Jon and Pastor Chrishon are joined by Amy Foulks, a Hope children's church teacher, to discuss Question 16 of the New City Catechism: What is sin? They explore the different aspects of sin, including rejecting or ignoring God, and how sin affects every aspect of our lives. They also discuss the pervasiveness of sin and how it manifests in both thoughts and actions. The conversation touches on the nature of sin in children and the futility of trying to avoid sin through rules and regulations. They conclude by discussing how sin results in the disintegration of creation.
Takeaways
Sin is the act of rejecting or ignoring God, and it manifests in various ways in our lives.
Sin affects every aspect of our lives and is a result of our fallen nature.
Sin is not just about actions, but also about thoughts and emotions.
The pervasiveness of sin means that even our good actions can be tainted by sinful motivations.
Both the younger and older brother in the parable of the prodigal son represent different manifestations of sin.
Sin results in the disintegration of creation, leading to decay and destruction.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:00 Question 16: What is sin?
05:03 The Pervasiveness of Sin
06:03 Sin in Thoughts and Emotions
07:20 The Nature of Sin in Children
09:04 The Futility of Trying to Avoid Sin
10:11 Sin in Both the Younger and Older Brother
12:11 Sin and the Disintegration of Creation
14:56 Conclusion