STAR Projects - Iniquity D

This fourth installment of a series on iniquity explores the profound spiritual distinctions between iniquity and sin, emphasizing that while sin is the outward action, iniquity originates deep within the heart and mind. The speaker highlights that iniquity is the root cause of sin, with the devil as its originator and Christ’s mission being to destroy these evil works. Central to the teaching is the clarification of biblical language—particularly the difference between “sin” and “iniquity”—and the unveiling of deeper spiritual truths concealed within scripture, such as how God “passes over” our past wrongdoing because, ultimately, we “do not know what we are doing” due to iniquity.

The analysis pivots on key passages such as Isaiah 53:6, which states, “the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all," often misinterpreted as "sin." Here, “iniquity” is understood as evil thoughts and internal moral corruption. The narrative further explains symbolic representations of the cross: the crown of thorns symbolizes humanity's guilt, the stripes on Christ’s back represent the pain and suffering caused by others (our inability to forgive), nakedness signifies being exposed through acting on our own iniquity, and the darkness that covered the land illustrates spiritual separation or ignorance of God.

The speaker stresses that Christ did not bear our “sin” in a legal, ledger-like sense; rather, God showed mercy by forgiving those who crucified Christ because “they know not what they do.” Likewise, this same mercy extends to believers, who are exhorted to receive forgiveness and cleansing through confession and faith. The work of Christ is not only to cleanse sin but to renew the mind by dismantling iniquity—the twisted, crooked thoughts that lead to sin. It’s a transformative process aiming at salvation of the soul, not merely a transactional forgiveness of acts.

In conclusion, the speaker challenges mainstream Christian teachings that focus primarily on sin and repentance, urging listeners to embrace a deeper understanding of iniquity as the spiritual root, the mercy of God as revealed in Christ’s sacrifice, and the importance of renewing the mind to fully experience salvation. The talk invites personal reflection, prayer, and scriptural study to grasp these profound spiritual realities.