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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: EdB, I say this with love, and aim to your edification. But the problem here is not that you haven't been given scripture, rather you are not understanding the scriptures you are given. I recommend that you begin reading the puritans. Over time they will give you the framework you need to understand how all this fits. I know you will say that you do not care what they say, but rather what does scripture say? However, they are only trying to explain scripture to you. And God has given us teachers for this very puprose (Eph 4). You need men who well understood sanctification, the holy spirit's work, its relation to justification and other things besides these. The puritans would do you well. Here are some recommendations. Holiness by J.C. Ryle Saving Faith by John Colquhoun Evangelical Repentence by John Colquhoun John Owen's work on the glory of Christ and the Holy Spirit The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshal Though I have not read it (its on my stack to read) I am expecting John Murray's "Redemption accomplished and applied" to be very helpful on this topic. Sola Scriptura never meant to not let learned men explain and teach you the right sense of the word of God. These books would be a great blessing to you. Think of it as simply going to them to ask them just like you are going to this forum to ask us. Hear their oppinion, weigh it by scripture and I think you will be blessed. In Christ, Beja |