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NASB | 1 John 1:7 but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 1:7 but if we [really] walk in the Light [that is, live each and every day in conformity with the precepts of God], as He Himself is in the Light, we have [true, unbroken] fellowship with one another [He with us, and we with Him], and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin [by erasing the stain of sin, keeping us cleansed from sin in all its forms and manifestations]. |
Bible Question: What if you die with sin in your heart, but you're really a Christian? Is that where grace comes in? What is grace? |
Bible Answer: There are differing views on this subject represented in the forum. Broadly speaking there are people who believe (1) that a believer loses his salvation after sinning, (2) that a believer must pay in some way for sins committed after salvation, and (3) all sins, past, present, and future are covered at salvation. I find that number 3 seems to more clearly represent the message of God's redemption. However, I also feel strongly that anyone who commits sin regularly and repeatedly ought to question his salvation. If he is saved, he should be afraid, for the Lord chastens (i.e., spanks) those He loves (Hebrews 12). This has probably been discussed on the forum before. I expect that it has the potential of stirring up a lot of disagreement. |