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NASB | Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, |
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Bible Question: A question that has been plaguing me. I believe that christians are sinners because they still commint sin after they become christians. however a person who i was discussing this with says that based on one of paul's letters christians are not sinners. could someone shed some light on this matter? if possible include bible refference. |
Bible Answer: Greetings: When we are saved our sins are forgiven. However, we forget at times that God's view is eternal. The work of Christ has cleared us from all guilt forever Romans 5:1 On the other hand we read these wonderful words written by Paul, "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief." (1 Timothy 1:15) Paul has written much about the daily warfare within the christian. Although, we have been freed from the power of sin, we still have the old nature which we must put in the place of death daily. That is what is wonderful about God's salvation. In ourselves we will never be righteous. However, when we trusted Christ our sins were forgiven and we are clothed in the righteousness of Christ. (2 Cor. 5:21) "If we say we have no sin...the truth is not in us" 1 John 1:8 Robert |