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NASB | Philippians 3:9 and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 3:9 and may be found in Him [believing and relying on Him], not having any righteousness of my own derived from [my obedience to] the Law and its rituals, but [possessing] that [genuine righteousness] which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith. |
Subject: Is the sin nature substance or mind set? |
Bible Note: Dear Pam, "Who is we?" "Lets see some Bible in your answer contextually applied and not pet doctrine." Lets see...in my first sentence I said: The sin nature is the inclination of man's heart toward that which is wicked. Gen 6:5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. "How does Jesus give us a new heart"? It is actually the function of the Holy Spirit and is called regeneration. John 3:7,8 "Do not be amazed that I said to you, 'You must be born again.' "The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going; so is everyone who is born of the Spirit." "At what point in time does that happen?" Prior to salvation (I can't give a timeline). I only know what I have learned from Scripture and God has not provided us with all we may wish to know, only that which He has been pleased inform us of. We are justified immediately upon being born new creatures in Christ. Sanctification is a process that lasts until our last breath. John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God." "Who's nature is enabling me to win my battles, His or mine?" Gal 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. Apart from Christ we can do nothing. It is the Holy Spirit within that causes us to desire that which pleases God. Phil 3:3 for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh, "So what is it, some "magical wand waving thing" we do?" "Not at all". Remember that the battle is the Lord's. Even if we suffer defeat, our ultimate victory is assured. Keep in mind Pam that some people have to work for a living and just don't have the time to answer all your questions in one fell swoop! Peace and Grace, John |