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Stop Calling It 'Moral Failure'—It's Just Sin
A quick, transparent note on this episode: It was completely unplanned. I sat down to record a short clip, but this message about the language we use for sin was so heavy on my heart that it became this full episode.
The core of that revelation is this: We see the term "moral failure" in the headlines every week. It's clean, corporate, and easy to say. But is it biblical?
This episode argues that our modern, sanitized language for sin is dangerous. By softening the word, we soften the reality of the offense against a holy God and create a false hierarchy that Scripture explicitly rejects. We will explore the crucial difference between the world's concept of a "moral failure" and the Bible's definition of "sin," and why getting the language right is the first step toward true repentance, grace, and restoration.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- Why calling a leader's sin a "moral failure" reveals a flawed theology.
- The true biblical meaning of "falling from grace" (Hint: It's not what you think).
- How the concept of the "priesthood of all believers" dismantles any idea of spiritual ranks.
- Why our standing before God is based on a unified grace, not a tiered system of holiness.
- How to align our language with the radical equality of the gospel.
Key Scripture References:
This episode is grounded in the biblical truth that all are equal at the foot of the cross. Here are the key passages discussed:
- Galatians 5:4: The true biblical context for "falling from grace."
- Romans 3:23-24: ALL have sinned, and ALL are justified freely by His grace.
- 2 Corinthians 5:19: In Christ, God is not counting our sins against us.
- 1 Peter 2:9: Our identity as a chosen people and a "royal priesthood."
- Galatians 3:28: We are all ONE in Christ Jesus, erasing worldly hierarchies.
- Romans 8:38-39: The promise that nothing, not even our sin, can separate us from the love of God.
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By Nelson Jackson IIIA quick, transparent note on this episode: It was completely unplanned. I sat down to record a short clip, but this message about the language we use for sin was so heavy on my heart that it became this full episode.
The core of that revelation is this: We see the term "moral failure" in the headlines every week. It's clean, corporate, and easy to say. But is it biblical?
This episode argues that our modern, sanitized language for sin is dangerous. By softening the word, we soften the reality of the offense against a holy God and create a false hierarchy that Scripture explicitly rejects. We will explore the crucial difference between the world's concept of a "moral failure" and the Bible's definition of "sin," and why getting the language right is the first step toward true repentance, grace, and restoration.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- Why calling a leader's sin a "moral failure" reveals a flawed theology.
- The true biblical meaning of "falling from grace" (Hint: It's not what you think).
- How the concept of the "priesthood of all believers" dismantles any idea of spiritual ranks.
- Why our standing before God is based on a unified grace, not a tiered system of holiness.
- How to align our language with the radical equality of the gospel.
Key Scripture References:
This episode is grounded in the biblical truth that all are equal at the foot of the cross. Here are the key passages discussed:
- Galatians 5:4: The true biblical context for "falling from grace."
- Romans 3:23-24: ALL have sinned, and ALL are justified freely by His grace.
- 2 Corinthians 5:19: In Christ, God is not counting our sins against us.
- 1 Peter 2:9: Our identity as a chosen people and a "royal priesthood."
- Galatians 3:28: We are all ONE in Christ Jesus, erasing worldly hierarchies.
- Romans 8:38-39: The promise that nothing, not even our sin, can separate us from the love of God.
Connect & Support:
- Follow the Podcast: If this episode resonated with you, please follow or subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.
- Leave a Review: Leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps others find the show.
Be Part of the Conversation:
- Subscribe to the podcast
- Find weekly episodes on YouTube [LINK]
- Join our "Weekly Unlearning" newsletter for exclusive insights and reflections [LINK]