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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.] |
Subject: Is sinless perfection possible on earth? |
Bible Note: Ed, I recently made a post (228468) regarding a study of sanctification I did. In which I explained why sanctification sometimes is used as if it is a one time accomplished event such as in Heb 10:10, yet at the same time can be treated as something we must pursue in an ongoing fashion such as in Heb 12:14. I don't know if it will, but perhaps that post will be helpful to you. With regards to Romans 7, I'd humbly suggest that we've been asking the wrong question. I do not believe trying to determine "saved or loss" best helps us understand the point. The point is the law's inability to help us. Be we saved or loss it is not by power of the law that we can accomplish holiness of heart and behavior, but only by the power of God's spirit working in us. For scripture I simply suggest you read Romans Chapters 5-8 again with that thought in mind and see if it isn't helpful. In Christ, Beja |