Rethinking Sin: What 'Missing the Mark' Really Means & Why You're Aiming at the Wrong Target

About this episode

The episode explores the concept of sin as missing the mark and challenges traditional views on the subject.

What if sin isn't what you think it is? The Greek word "hamartia" means "to miss the mark"—an archery term. It's not about breaking rules. It's about aiming at the wrong target. In Genesis 3, the serpent convinced Eve she was missing something she already had. She was already made in God's image (Genesis 1:26-27). But the serpent said, "You will be like God." She already WAS like God. The serpent didn't offer something new. He convinced her she lacked what she already possessed. And we'r...

People in this episode

Host: Nelson Jackson III

Topics covered

• sin
• hamartia
• Genesis
• spirituality
• faith
• self-perception

Keywords

• sin
• hamartia
• missing the mark
• Genesis
• spirituality
• faith
• self-perception

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Genesis

Places: God, serpent

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