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1 | the blood shall never lose its power | 1 John | jamesgraves | 101220 | ||
Hello i would like to know if we have to keep asking for forgiveness when we know that Jesus has for given all our sin and his blood has wash them away? | ||||||
2 | the blood shall never lose its power | 1 John | Makarios | 101221 | ||
Greetings JamesGraves, If we look together at the book of 1 John, I believe that we can see several things about sin and forgiveness. We, as believers in Christ, still do sin (1 John 1:8-10) even though sin no longer has any mastery over us (Romans 6:11), and we can avoid it (Romans 6:12, James 4:7). So, if sin does not continue to have mastery over us, then why do we still find ourselves sinning? I believe that Paul explains this best in Romans 7:15-25. Our standard is to "Walk in the Light" (1 John 1:7). What can prevent me from sinning? 1) The Word of God (Psalm 119:11) 2) The intercession of Christ (John 17:15) 3) The indwelling Holy Spirit (John 7:37-39) What are the penalties for sin in a Christian's life? 1) Loss of Fellowship (1 John 1:6) 2) Loss of rewards that we may receive at the judgment seat of Christ (1 Cor. 9:25) 3) Perhaps even church excommunication (1 Cor. 5:4-5) 4) Chastisement (Heb. 12:6) 5) Sometimes even physical death (1 Cor. 11:30) What is the remedy for a Christian when we sin? 1 John 1:9 explains that we must confess our sins to Him. Now, does His blood ever lose its power? Is there a "limit" to this 'unlimited reservoir of forgiveness' that we have the privilege of drawing from? This question is answered "No" in 1 John 2:2. There is no so-called "limit" as to how far we can draw from His unlimited account of grace, because "He died to sin once for all" (Romans 6:10): He has already died for and forgiven you for all of the sins that you have committed or will ever commit! (Hebrews 9:12-14) However, even though we do have access to Christ's unlimited "account", access given to us by His grace alone, we still do not have "license" to sin anytime we so desire. The Bible clearly forbids the use of Christian liberty as an excuse for sinful living and carnality (Romans 6:15-22; 13:13,14; Gal. 5:13,16,17,25,26; Titus 2:11-14). Blessings to you, my Brother in Christ! Makarios |
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3 | the blood shall never lose its power | 1 John | Pastor Glenn | 101225 | ||
Makarios, Very well written, biblical answer. |
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4 | the blood shall never lose its power | 1 John | Makarios | 101235 | ||
Thank you, Pastor Glenn! 1 John is one of my favorites! :-) Makarios |
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5 | the blood shall never lose its power | 1 John | flinkywood | 101238 | ||
Makarios, I like your answers a lot. You have a gift for the Word (and restraint), big-time Colin |
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6 | the blood shall never lose its power | 1 John | Makarios | 101268 | ||
Colin, Thank you my friend! Perhaps one day I will come to California and see you and the Lockman Headquarters.. :-) It is pouring down rain right now, here in Indianapolis, IN. The only way that I can show any spiritual edification in my posts is to be spiritual edifying and infectious myself. And that is what I must continue to strive to be. Your Brother in Christ, Nolan |
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