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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! I have been doing a lot of reading on this topic, and I'm trying to picture it in some way that would make it as easy as possible to understand. How is this for a start? There are three distinct situations that a human being can find themselves in (with the focus on the believer primarily). 1) Unregenerate 2) Regenerate 3) Glorified The first and third states are basically perfect states in that as unregenerate beings we cannot please God, while as glorified beings we cannot displease God. The second state is a conjunction of the "already/not yet" that we struggle with as Christians. We are new creations as a regenerate person. We are not the same as before. We have been set free from the slavery to sin, yet we can still choose to sin. This is where I believe the 'dead to sin' comes into play. We really are dead to sin in that it's dominion over us is broken. Yet, we still live in a human body that exists in a fallen world. As long as we walk in the Spirit, we will not sin. But, the moment we get our eyes off of Christ, we begin to act like the world again. These are just some initial thoughts as I work through these passages. Have a great day! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |