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NASB | Deuteronomy 32:22 For a fire is kindled in My anger, And burns to the lowest part of Sheol, And consumes the earth with its yield, And sets on fire the foundations of the mountains. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Deuteronomy 32:22 'For a fire is kindled by My anger, And it burns to the depths of Sheol (the place of the dead, the nether world), It devours the earth with its yield, And sets on fire the foundations of the mountains. |
Bible Question:
Lanny: So since the time you repented, you have not committed a single act which is displeasing to the Lord? Not one single moment of selfishness or greed? Not one burst of prideful anger? Not even the most fleeting lustful thought? You have been perfect in all that you have said, thought, and did since you have become a Christian? Sorry to belabor the point, but I just want to make sure that your definition of sin and mine are the same here. --Joe! P.S. -- If you don't mind sharing, what is this church that preaches "THE Gospel" rather than "A Gospel"? Thanks! |
Bible Answer: Joe When I was saved the tree of sin was cut down but the root of sin still dwelt within and was always ready and capable of resurfacing if not dealt with. Please realize that there are two cleansings. If one could be totally cleansed after one cleansing there would be no need for a second cleansing which is santification. How long this takes after one has been saved is different from one individual to another. For myself it was nearly 2 years. Some have reached sanctification almost immediately as with the case of Paul. Yes I had put away all outward sin but I knew that my spirit was not totally right. I could feel unwanted motions that kept coming up that I knew had to be dealt with. I knew that it was only a matter of time before they would manifest themselves outwardly. I knew in my heart that entire snctification was obtainable and I knew that I must obtain it or I would eventually revert back to sin. My desires were to never return to what I once was. After diligently seeking and laboring before God I finally by the mercy of God reached the point of being sanctified. God gave me a new spirit along with my new heart. Yes, Through the Grace of God I have put away anger, pride, lustful thought, malicious intent and motive to name a few. I'm sure that we see sin the same, however sin is sin regardless of how we see it. As for being perfect I am not there but I do believe that this is also obtainable and that we should go on to perfection, maybe not in the eyes of man, but in the eyes of God. The church in question is the Church of God. (nondenominational and not pentecostal)If you would like more information about the church or would like to attend I would be happy to supply you more information. Lanny |