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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: Greetings Biblicalman! A couple of questions had sprung to mind, but in fairness, I'll address your question first. In my response, I'm not reflecting on your position but simply trying to articulate how I came to my position. First of all, I always try to start with the clear statements of Scripture, not the less clear, or even my own experience. So, I begin with Rom 6:2 By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? This is a clear statement. In fact, our death to sin is compared and contrasted with Christ's death on the cross. When, I get to Rom. 8:11, I don't take 'reckon' or 'consider' as simply pretending that we are dead, but as a logical recognition of what Christ has done for us. So, to answer your question. I think that we all would agree that Adam and Eve were not created with a sin nature, nor were they slaves to sin in any sense of the word. Yet, they sinned. So, I would argue that someone who is no longer a slave to sin can still choose to sin. This addresses two important truths in Scriptures. One, that we truly are dead to sin. Two, that we can still sin. Well, I have to get ready for work. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |