On Being Historic: Agency, Character, And Sin, Place A Historical?

Chapter 3 of the textbook, “On Being Historic: Agency, Character, and Sin,” addresses our place a historical. Here is a penetrating quote, “…it is our nature to be historic beings. Reflection upon the historic, and therefore narrative, character of our existence is an enterprise integral to understanding what it means to claim as the true story Christians tell of God (Hauerwas 35).” This translates to one owning successes and failures of the past apart from Jesus, while allowing the blood that Jesus shed on Calvary to cover and allow for a new beginning in Him in all things. History without Christ is something to be expected for all, but there is no future for anyone where Jesus is absent. In an attempt to deflect responsibility for one’s own actions, family history, and generational curses are often cited as the reason for the ethical quandaries faced by many. However, it is
The author relates his point this way, “…our sin consists in our allowing our character to be formed by the story that we must do everything (pride) or nothing (sloth) (Hauerwas 48).” As free moral agents, the choice to act in sin or not remains with each individual. Sin is an inevitable part of this thing called life. The Apostle set the record straight in Romans 3:23 (KJV) when he said, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God (Bible Hub).” There are things that that should not be done that are, and things that should be done that go undone. Paul further addressed this in Romans 7:19-25, because there is a constant battle within between good and evil. This ethical crossroad exists for all, and it is only navigated properly through the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit, God’s agent. The Holy Spirit helps provide Christians with God’s power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. Praise be to God for His precious