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Subject: Megiddo, do I understand you correctly? |
Bible Note: Your quote of 1 Jn is absolutely correct. Please ponder the leavened statement that “all true, born again Christians are without sin.” At the risk of sounding contradictory, I would also say that “we Christians are simply saved sinners.” For all (have) sinned, and come short of the glory of God Rom 3:23 . And, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1Jo 1:8,” Paul said “I die daily(1Co 15:31 KJV,)”. And, “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; [yet not I, but Christ liveth in me:] and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Gal 2:20 ” When one accepts Christ as his or her Savior and begins to (walk in the spirit;) does that one not accept the deliverance from sin, and righteousness that Christ provided on the cross (for all believers.) (Isa 1:18 KJV) Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. “they shall be as wool.” I don’t think that wool is depicted as having blemishes. Although I didn’t take the time to clarify in my previous post, I am not saying in essence that Christians [are not sinners.] What I am saying is that a “BLOOD WASHED, BORN AGAIN) Christian is WITHOUT SIN “This is the MEAT of the word.” Forgive me if this humble servant is incapable of serving it in a more appetizing manor. Please forgive me if I appeared to suggest that “you” lack anything, for I am most lacking. The skills, and spiritual maturity you speak of are anything but basic. They are the most difficult, yet easiest gifts there are to attain. When I personally attain them (to my satisfaction,) I am afraid I will no longer be able to wag my tongue. I have thought about your (Justme and ASIS) since I made that post. I did not intend in any way to cut you, or anyone else down by that statement. I have also pondered the song “Just as I am,” and have come to the conclusion in my own personal spiritual way of thinking, that Justme, asis, and Just as I am, is exactly what the Lord wants (when we first come to Him,) for if we were to come to him as anything else, we would be liars. However, I feel that I, personally have become more than Justme, since having met my Savior. I am now “HeInMe.” At least, that is what I strive to be. (There is so much more that is to be said in this paragraph, but I know you can read it in.) Once again, please forgige me for being so blunt, but justme and asis, (to me) depicts self satisfaction. Who amoung our brotherhood is as such? I don’t suggest it, and I would feel guilty if you did, but if you were to take the above as a screen name, it wouldn’t bother me. If you did change your screen name though, I pray you would somehow let me know, for I feel as though I have set beside you in the pews of this little church of ours. Your Brother in Christ George |