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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: Hi Tim, Interestingly as you have said we both tend to come to almost to the same position by slightly different methods. I would prefer you to have said 'we are given the opportuniy to be free from the slavery of sin', because it is not in fact inevitable in the Christian for some considerable time. And while agreeing that the person is regenerate I would see him as still having sin dwelling within him, even though it may be dormant. I would also see 'dead to sin' as indicating that its dominion is potentially broken. I would therefore describe us as living in a sinful human body. Otherwise we are mainly in agreement (except on Romans 7 lol). Best wishes |