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NASB | 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 1:8 If we say we have no sin [refusing to admit that we are sinners], we delude ourselves and the truth is not in us. [His word does not live in our hearts.] |
Bible Question:
Is sinless perfectionism biblical doctrine? 'THE ERROR OF PERFECTIONISM 'Some people actually claim that they have reached a state in the Christian life where they just don't sin anymore. Wait a minute, doesn't the Bible say that if we actually think something like this we are deceiving ourselves and are, in fact, calling God a liar? 'Sinless perfectionism is not biblical doctrine. 1 John 1:8 clearly states: 'If we claim to be without sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us.' While willful sin ought not to characterize our life, sin will remain a part of human experience until we lay aside our physical body at death (Rom. 7). In fact, the wisest man who ever lived (Solomon) said: 'Who can say, I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin?'' To read more go to: (www.equip.org/free/CP0609.pdf) |
Bible Answer: Hello Radioman2, I can safely say that sinless perfection is as far away from me as my last breath. I still have to deal with my old sin nature in this body day by day and I must praise the Lord for revealing the truth about Jesus to me because I didn’t deserve it then and I still don’t deserve it. If it weren’t for I John 1:9 I would be in a world of hurt. In my estimation anyone who “thinks” that they have reached sinless perfection must not realize just how Holy and pure God really is. The fact that some are thinking that way to me it is a sin in it’s self. I don’t even think, in our finite minds, that we can fathom how Holy, pure and righteous and awesome God really is. Jesus is God’s standard for sinless perfection and it has only been met once in all of human history. I sure appreciate the fact that when I believed in Jesus that God imputed the righteousness of Christ to my account for my future tally when I stand before Him. 2 Cor. 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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