Great Nasty Words of the New Testament, Sin

Romans

Purpose and Scope

• Aim to examine negative vocabulary in Christianity
• Focus on terms depicting the necessity of the gospel

Explanation of Terms

• Different words for sin (e.g., hamartia, transgression, trespass)
• Discussion and meaning of etymology
• Concept of iniquity and guilt

• Etymology Fallacy
• Caution against relying on word origins for meaning
• Examples of hamartia and transgression in ancient Greek

Word Group Analysis

• Analysis of the word group associated with sin
• Distribution of terms in the New Testament
• Usage in the Synoptic Gospels and their meanings

Jewish Usage and Jesus' Teaching

• Jewish context of sin and sinners
• Jesus’ inclusive definition of sinners
• Example of Peter’s realization of sinfulness

Forgiveness and Repentance

• Need for forgiveness of sins
• John’s baptism and Jesus’ teachings on forgiveness
• Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit

Evil and Sin

• Distinction between evil and sin
• Use of terms in the Gospels

Pauline Corpus

• Shift to Paul’s teaching on sin
• Overview of sin in Romans and its singular/plural usage
• Sin as an entity and its consequences

Sin and the Law

• Relationship between sin and the law
• The law's role in defining and provoking sin
• Human struggle with sin before and after conversion

Christ’s Redemptive Work

• Christ’s role in overcoming sin
• Justification through Christ’s sacrifice
• Victory over sin and death

New Life in the Spirit

• Believers’ new life through the Holy Spirit
• Contrast between the law and the Spirit

Conclusion

• Summary of teachings on sin and grace
• Paul’s unique contribution to Christian theology
• Emphasis on the sufficiency of God’s remedy for sin

Closing Prayer

• Prayer thanking God for His grace and the gift of Jesus Christ

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