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NASB | 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 2:15 Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth. |
Subject: Holy Spirit convicts of sin? |
Bible Note: David was under the Law we are not. "John Darby another respected Bible commentator says in his commentary regarding John ch 16:7-11 "No doubt every one shall answer for his sins; and the Holy Ghost makes me feel them." John Darby" I have an Advocate in court, God will not see my sins, but Christs Righteousness! I have no clue what John Darby is talking about. As far as the Righteousness of Christ being ours, I did not mean our own righteousness but that His has been imparted to us and now we walk in it. It is the gift of Righteousness, he gave it to us, we did not earn it, at any rate it is now ours. Or am I mistakes here? "Does the Holy Spirit convict the Christian of sin? It is the testimony of countless Christians that this is indeed the case. And in my case, if the Holy Spirit should stop convicting me of sin I would drop to my knees and plead to God to give it back to me, so that I would know my sins, and repent of them, so that I may walk in His ways. There is no Scripture that I know of that specifically says the Holy Spirit convicts the Christian of their sin. But the council of Scripture does imply it, and the testimony of spirit lead Christians confirms it." Christians believe lots of things that are not true. Unless you can give me a single scripture that says the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, I'm not going to buy it. I can find plenty that say He convicts us of Righteousness. That to me is much more comforting. Jesus tells a parable that declares Gods heart on the subject, the parable of the prodigal son? Where in the story does the father require the son to ask for forgiveness. Furthermore, at what point does the son express sorrow for his sins? I believe Christ knows the Fathers heart best. I have read 1 John several times and won't discount ANY scripture. I do believe in confession for Sanctification and not salvation. Mike |