Should we be talking about sin?

Being Redeemed

When the Bible talks about the predicament of sin, there are frequent references to slavery—in other words, that’s how controlling and pervasive sin is.  Jesus paid a price to obtain our release from sin.  He paid the ransom.  That’s what Christians mean when we say that we are redeemed.

The Truth of God's Love Can Be Hard To Believe

It’s interesting that—in counseling sessions—I never have to convince people that they’ve messed up, made mistakes, caused pain, and committed sins.  They’re always willing to admit that truth.  But I find that I do have to convince people that God really and truly loves them in spite of their sins.  That seems to be the more challenging truth for people to accept.