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1 | Retain or forgive sins? | John 20:22 | flinkywood | 204886 | ||
John, I admire Matthew Henry. J. Vernon McGee is also marvelous. I also consult JFB in my bible study. These are giants; but from reading scripture it is increasingly apparent to me that although forgiveness does happen initially in a categorical and declarative sense (succinctly expressed by McGee and GSB), sin remains within us (Rom 6:12; 7:15-18); therefore, one must examine his conscience daily for those offenses he commits out of pride, anger, lust, greed, fear; confront them (1 Cor 11:28) and confess them (1 John 1:9). To the point: If we don’t obey this faith to which we’re called (Rom 1:5; 16:26), we may forfeit our salvation (Heb 6:4-6; John 5:16-17). There are too many “if’s” in scripture to convince me our salvation is categorically guaranteed. My overall sense, and why I responded to Tamara in this thread, is that Jesus appears to have instituted a structure (John 20:23) to help the faithful obey the faith to which they’re called. Colin |
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2 | Retain or forgive sins? | John 20:22 | stjohn | 204895 | ||
Colin: This is a repost with the omission of the second paragraph that you found offensive. Again, I apologize. I am doing this in the hope that it will encourage you and you will find the peace that Jesus offers us in our assured salvation. Peace Indeed, self examination is a must, when we do this we are reminded daily of our need for a saviour. Hence. we are to take these sins to the LORD! And lay them down at the Cross of Christ! In not doing this we only impede our sanctification and lose a portion of our reward, there is NO way to forfeit our salvation-!! And there are copious, myriad, plethora, Scriptures, that attest to that truth; and lots of em too-!! Just kidding, there aren't really all that many, but certainly enough to form a sound doctrine. The only Ifs that I see friend, are in the heart's of those who don't totally trust Jesus Christ, and the efficacy of the Cross to gain a sure and true salvation. My salvation is ROCK solid my friend, and built on the Rock Himself, Jesus Christ, my LORD and SAVIOUR! Shalom John |
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