https://americanreformer.org/2023/12/hatred-holy/Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavishttps://www.moonshinemagnolias.com/Follow Charles - https://twitter.com/cholinergikSummaryIn this episode, Chase Davis interviews Charles Jacoby about the topic of 'love the sinner, hate the sin' and modern emotional pietism in evangelicalism. Charles shares his background and theological journey, highlighting his interest in emotions and their role in decision-making. They discuss the problem with the common phrase 'love the sinner, hate the sin' and how it can lead to an unnatural and incomplete understanding of emotions. They explore John Calvin's view on hatred and love, emphasizing the distinction between hating the sin and hating the sinner. Charles also delves into the concept of hating the wicked as haters of God while still extending benevolence to their personhood. The conversation concludes with a discussion on how Christians can approach their desire for justice and revenge, seeking God's justice and appealing to heaven.TakeawaysModern evangelicalism often promotes an unnatural and incomplete understanding of emotions, particularly through the phrase 'love the sinner, hate the sin.'John Calvin's view on hatred and love provides a helpful perspective, distinguishing between hating the sin and hating the sinner.It is possible to hate the wicked as haters of God while still extending benevolence to their personhood.Christians should approach their desire for justice and revenge by seeking God's justice and appealing to heaven.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:05 Conversion and Theological Journey05:27 The Role of Emotions in Christianity09:48 Modern Emotional Pietism15:21 The Problem with 'Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin'18:14 Calvin's View on Hatred and Love21:38 Distinguishing Hatred for the Wicked and Love for Their Personhood29:12 Dealing with the Desire for Justice and Revenge37:43 Reserving Hatred for Moral Injustice and Seeking God's Justice41:03 The Importance of Having Categories for Justice and ResentmentSupport the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

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