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1 | Is sinless perfection possible on earth? | 1 John 1:8 | EdB | 228686 | ||
Tim I can see how you got to where you are on Romans 7 and you make a strong argument. However I'm still a bit confused. In light of all the discussion do you view sinless perfection as goal we should strive for or real possibility in this life? |
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2 | Is sinless perfection possible on earth? | 1 John 1:8 | Morant61 | 228688 | ||
Greetings Edb! I would answer 'both' in one sense. It is a goal that we strive for in that we will not be perfect until we are glorified, but it is a possibility in this life in the sense that Christ has given us everything we need to live holy right now. But, sin is always an option in this life. We can always choose to disobey God, the difference for the believer is that we don't HAVE TO disobey God. I hope that helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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3 | Is sinless perfection possible on earth? | 1 John 1:8 | EdB | 228694 | ||
Tim You made the statement that, " the difference for the believer is that we don't HAVE TO disobey God." Do you then believe the inverse of this is true that an unbeliever has to disobey God? Let us look at adultery, does a unsaved person have to commit adultery? Why does he do it? First he probably thinks there will be not consequences no heaven no hell. Second he likes sex. Third illicit sex is more exciting more full of promise. Now look at the saved man. Does he not have the choice to commit adultery? He still likes sex. He still thinks illicit sex is more exciting or has more promise. But the difference is he knows it has consequences Heaven and hell. He also knows if he really loves Jesus he will obey Jesus. But his nature never changed. Just his knowledge of the certianity of consequences. |
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4 | Is sinless perfection possible on earth? | 1 John 1:8 | Morant61 | 228710 | ||
Greetings EdB! This falls under the category of total depravity. Not every sinner will commit every sin for a number of reasons: personality, courage, opportunity, ect... But, a sinner is not able to live up to God's standard, while a believer is able to do so. Will he? It depends on a number of things. Does that believer saturate his heart and mind with God's Word? Does that believer prayerfully seek God's direction in everything he does? Does that believer listen to and obey the leading of the Spirit of God? If he does, then he will not sin. If he does not, then he could sin, but that sin will be contrary to his new nature, not because of it. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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