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Are We Solely Responsible for Our Sin?

August 2, 2023

Adriel Sanchez

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Are We Solely Responsible for Our Sin?

25 min

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Sin

Are We Solely Responsible for Our Sin?

25 min

Episode 1284 Show Notes

From the Show

Most often we’re drawn away by our own sinful passions, those desires that we begin to cultivate, entertain, and then give in to which gives birth to sin. That’s why we’re responsible, because we’re the ones who are truly saying yes to this evil behavior.

– Pastor Adriel Sanchez

Are We Solely Responsible for Our Sin?

Questions in this Episode

  1. Can we pray directly to the Holy Spirit?
  2. Is someone who divorces their spouse due to infidelity able to remarry?
  3. Do you believe anyone can go to heaven?
  4. If we are tempted by the devil, how can we be responsible for our sins?
  5. Do aliens exist, and did God create them?
  6. Should I participate in entertainment that has magic in it?

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Adriel Sanchez

Adriel Sanchez is the pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church (PCA) in San Diego, CA. He received his theological training from Westminster Seminary California and serves as host of Core Christianity. Adriel is the author of Praying with Jesus and, most recently, Why We Worship: Experiencing Heaven on Earth at Church. He and his wife, Ysabel, have six children.

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