STAR Projects - Iniquity B

The text is a detailed biblical exposition focusing on the concept of **iniquity**, its origins, nature, and the redemptive power of Jesus Christ in overcoming it. The speaker emphasizes the importance of studying the Bible carefully, using tools like Strong’s Concordance to understand the original Greek and Hebrew meanings of scripture words, enabling deeper comprehension of theological concepts. The central theme is the distinction between **iniquity** and **sin**—where iniquity represents the twisted thoughts or motives that precede sin, which is the actual action. The origin of iniquity is traced back to the serpent's deception in Genesis 3, illustrating how evil begins as distorted truth or twisted understanding.

The speaker reinforces that Christ died not only to forgive sins but to **redeem believers from the underlying iniquity**—the root cause of sinful actions. Biblical passages from 1 John, Romans, and the Gospel of John are analyzed to support these truths, highlighting that only those who believe and abide in Christ receive the righteousness of God, which replaces their iniquity with God's understanding. The message stresses the transformation brought by faith and study of God's Word, showing that continued adherence to Christ’s teaching leads to true freedom from the servitude of sin and iniquity.

The discourse concludes with a call to believers to deeply understand the cross’s redemptive work—Christ’s sacrifice aims to destroy the works of the devil by addressing the root of sin (iniquity) and enabling believers to live free from its bondage. This process of redemption and freedom is not automatic or universal but individual, requiring personal faith, continued learning, prayer, and obedience.