Church Talk: Decoding Christian Jargon

This episode first aired on January 12, 2024Do you know what a love offering is or what it means to be washed in the blood?In this episode of Emunah, your hosts Tamara and Charisse tackle the confusing and sometimes alienating world of Christian jargon those insider phrases that can leave newcomers scratching their heads.Jargon is simply special words or expressions used by a particular group that are difficult for outsiders to understand. Think of it as church shoptalk but shoptalk shouldnt get in the way of sharing Jesus plainly and clearly.Tamara and Charisse share their commitment to cut through confusing language and speak in everyday English. As Jesus said in John 16:25: I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. An hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you this way but will tell you plainly about the Father.At Emunah, our goal is to build a welcoming community of listeners who want sound, Bible-based teaching and honest conversations about living for Jesus. That means setting aside worn-out phrases that can keep people at arms length and explaining the ones we do use.In this episode, youll hear explanations for common but often misunderstood church words, including:Worldly Anything in society that leaves God out of the picture or goes against His ways. (1 John 2:1517)Salvation/Being Saved Being rescued from the penalty of sin through the forgiveness Jesus provides. We are reconciled to God and freed from sins hold by His grace alone. (Romans 5:910)Sin Any action, thought, or choice that breaks Gods laws or ignores His will.Pure Heart Choosing to reject impure or sinful thoughts and guarding your heart so it stays clean before God. (Psalm 51:10; Matthew 5:8; Proverbs 4:23)Old Man / New Man The old man is your life before Christ, ruled by selfish desires. The new man is the life you live after choosing Jesus, guided by the Holy Spirit toward holiness and righteousness. (Colossians 3:910)We hope this episode inspires you to listen and to share your thoughts and questions with us! Email us: [email protected] Visit our website: wordconsultingllc.comLets keep the conversation clear, honest, and real together.Listen to other similar topics on Emunah: Is Your Mouth a Womb or a Tomb: With Apostle Victoria Lockhart. Speaking Like Jesus: Communicating Truth with Power and Love (set for July 18, 2025)