EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 5 MIN

What Does It Mean to Mortify Sin?

from Anglican Church of the Incarnation - Richmond, Virginia · host Church of the Incarnation, Richmond, Virginia

What does it mean to “mortify” sin? In this edition of Ask the Church, we explore the biblical command to “put to death” the deeds of the flesh and explain how mortification differs from mere suppression. Drawing on Romans 8 and Colossians 3, we look at how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to actively fight sin as part of sanctification. Far from leading to despair, mortifying sin leads to freedom and new life in Christ.📩 Have a question for a future episode? Email [email protected]🎥 Like, Follow, and Subscribe to keep up with future episodes and answers to your questions about theology, church practice, and worship from an orthodox Anglican perspective.⛪ Church of the Incarnation is an Anglican (ACNA) parish in western Henrico, Virginia, committed to: 📖 Biblical teaching for both head and heart 🕯️ Spiritual formation through liturgy and sacrament 🙏 A shared life of prayer and discipleship for all ages🌐 Learn more: https://incarnationrichmond.org

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What does it mean to “mortify” sin? In this edition of Ask the Church, we explore the biblical command to “put to death” the deeds of the flesh and explain how mortification differs from mere suppression. Drawing on Romans 8 and Colossians 3, we look at how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to actively fight sin as part of sanctification. Far from leading to despair, mortifying sin leads to freedom and new life in Christ. Have a question for a future episode? Email [email protected] Like, Follow, and Subscribe to keep up with future episodes and answers to your questions about theology, church practice, and worship from an orthodox Anglican perspective. Church of the Incarnation is an Anglican (ACNA) parish in western Henrico, Virginia, committed to: Biblical teaching for both head and heart, Spiritual formation through liturgy and sacrament, and A shared life of prayer and discipleship for all ages Learn more: https://incarnationrichmond.org