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NASB | Acts 15:11 "But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they also are." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 15:11 "But we believe that we are saved through the [precious, undeserved] grace of the Lord Jesus [which makes us free of the guilt of sin and grants us eternal life], in just the same way as they are." |
Subject: Show me scripture that says we can sin |
Bible Note: I am in no way downplaying the effect of sin the believer's life. Sin is a serious thing and must be dealt with. However, the consequences of sin do no carry over into the arena of the believer's salvation. This is referred to as "Christian Freedom" in theological terms. We are free from the penalty of sin, because Christ has FULLY paid that penalty by His sacrifice on the cross. His sacrifice was "substitutionary" meaning that we committed the sin, but He paid the price. It was also "propitiatory" which is similar in meaning but looks at His sacrifce from God's perspective--meaning that God accepted the substitution. Therefore, if Christ paid for my sin, and God accepted that payment, then no more payment is needed. If I sin, and am held to the penalty of that sin, then God is proved untrue. This is why Paul reminds us in Romans 8:1-2, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death." Therefore, in principle, I could sin with impunity, but such would dishonor the sacrifice that Christ made. The true reason to avoid sin is not to make it to heaven, but to honor our Father in heaven. Honestly, really think about what I am about to say. Under the old economy legalism was enforced-the "don't taste, don't touch" as Paul describes. Jesus Christ came and gave His life on the cross. For what? So that the old cold legalism could continue? Of course not, He died to establish for us a relationship with God, whereas those in the old economy, just had a religion. |