The Most Basic Definition of Sin: Harmartiology for the Rest of Us
Update: 2025-04-25
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In this episode, we dive deep into one of the clearest and most haunting illustrations of sin in the Bible: Esau trading his birthright for “that red stuff.” What compels us to give up what matters most for something so empty and fleeting?
We’ll unpack how sin functions like spiritual impulse buying—a split-second decision that feels urgent but ends in regret. I’ll share a personal story about a season in my life when I traded the calling God gave me for the comfort of pain pills. We’ll also explore a father-son moment that reveals the heart of God in our worst trades—and how grace always leaves room for return.
If you’ve ever felt the ache of worthless choices or wondered what “red stuff” might be in your own cart, this episode is for you.
Get involved:
Michael's public blog: https://credohouse.org
Courses and Manuscript Reproductions from Michael and other scholars: https://credocourses.com
Join us as we go though the great Fathers of the Fath in a year: https://throughthechurchfathers.com
Support me and get A LOT more stuff from C. Michael Patton: https://patreon.com/cmichaelpatton
We’ll unpack how sin functions like spiritual impulse buying—a split-second decision that feels urgent but ends in regret. I’ll share a personal story about a season in my life when I traded the calling God gave me for the comfort of pain pills. We’ll also explore a father-son moment that reveals the heart of God in our worst trades—and how grace always leaves room for return.
If you’ve ever felt the ache of worthless choices or wondered what “red stuff” might be in your own cart, this episode is for you.
Get involved:
Michael's public blog: https://credohouse.org
Courses and Manuscript Reproductions from Michael and other scholars: https://credocourses.com
Join us as we go though the great Fathers of the Fath in a year: https://throughthechurchfathers.com
Support me and get A LOT more stuff from C. Michael Patton: https://patreon.com/cmichaelpatton
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