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1 | WHO pays the wage? | 1 John 1:9 | srbaegon | 134994 | ||
Hello Angel, I don't believe I've missed anything. "Sin has become our new master..." Sin is not the Christian's master: Rom 6:17-18 (ESV) But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, [18] and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness. "Why would Christians choose sin (unrightous acts against God)and refuse to confess to God their transgressions and ask for forgiveness?" We have already covered this ground. I reiterate my agreement with Scripture: Rom 6:15 (ESV) What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! One sin does not equal slavery to sin. It's not a pattern or lifestyle. You simply cannot equate these extremes. Steve |
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2 | WHO pays the wage? | 1 John 1:9 | JCrichton | 135047 | ||
"become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, [18] and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness." Hi, Steve! So from the above cited Scripture you understand that once a person claims to be saved he/she is able to sin without any accountability to God? Please understand that to be in the Spirit or being obedient from the heart to God does not mean able to sin free of the consequence of sin! ""Why would Christians choose sin (unrightous acts against God)and refuse to confess to God their transgressions and ask for forgiveness?" " This is precisely what this thread proposes: once "saved" we can sin without confessing to God our sins because Jesus has already covered all our past, present, and future transgressions--regradless of how intent we are in rejecting God over the sin/s we want to commit! Scripture does not support such ideals!: When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Don't be deceived, my dear brothers. (James 1:13-16) "One sin does not equal slavery to sin. It's not a pattern or lifestyle. You simply cannot equate these extremes." One sin is a separation from God! One sin is a rebellious act against God! One sin festering for hours, days, weeks... can corrode the heart, mind and spirit! (James 1:13-16; Romans 6:16; 2 Corinthians 13:5; Ephesians 2:8; 2 Thessalonians 3:6; 2 John 1:8; 1 Corinthians 10:12; Revelation 21:27) It is not by error that John clarifies that if we confess our sin Jesus will forgive us (1 John 1:9)... not because we ourselves are able to absolve sin, but because He is Just! Claiming that sin does not damage our relationship with God belies all of Scripture that teach that sin is death! God Bless! Angel |
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3 | WHO pays the wage? | 1 John 1:9 | srbaegon | 135152 | ||
Hello Angel, You ask: "So from the above cited Scripture you understand that once a person claims to be saved he/she is able to sin without any accountability to God?" No, not at all. God dealt with the believers in Corinth because of their mishandling of the Lord's Supper (1 Cor 11:27-32). But they were still believers. You ask: "Why would Christians choose sin (unrightous acts against God) and refuse to confess to God their transgressions and ask for forgiveness?" That's an excellent question! I don't know why, but it happens. "One sin is a separation from God! One sin is a rebellious act against God! One sin festering for hours, days, weeks... can corrode the heart, mind and spirit! (James 1:13-16; Romans 6:16; 2 Corinthians 13:5; Ephesians 2:8; 2 Thessalonians 3:6; 2 John 1:8; 1 Corinthians 10:12; Revelation 21:27)" I agree completely. "Claiming that sin does not damage our relationship with God belies all of Scripture that teach that sin is death!" But I never said this. Yes, it will damage our relationship with God. My point is that it can lead to physical death, not spiritual death. Steve |
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4 | WHO pays the wage? | 1 John 1:9 | JCrichton | 135203 | ||
Hi, Steve! I think this thread has been spent! It's better to let it rest! God Bless! Angel |
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