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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: Biblicalman, In an admitedly long and complex thread, I think you've failed to follow my posts. No blame there, as they may not be worth following. I say this because you are proceeding as if you think I am suggesting Paul was perfect. This is not at all what I believe. I do not think Paul was sinless. And I do not think the point of Rom 7 is to describe a lost man. I think Paul battled sin like every other man. I have even argued as much in this thread from Philippians 3. I simply do not agree that Romans 7's point is whether it is describing lost or savedd. And this ofcourse debunks your entire theory that I am interpreting it due to "wanting to see Paul as perfect." I disagree with you because I think your tense shift arguement holds no water. See post 228649 if you want to see my thoughts on what Romans 7 is actually trying to say. Also, I urge you to have no hesitancy to reply to my posts due to me being "another teacher." I ask nobody to be a respector of persons, I only ask hesitency to reply if they haven't actually read what I have said. In Christ, Beja |