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NASB | 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 1:9 If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose]. |
Bible Question:
Can a person push God too far? Can a person " fall from grace" one too many times? Is there ever a cut-off point with God? Doesn't He ever get tired of the " I know it's been a while, Lord" prayer..that one or two sins that you just can't seem to get a handle on..no matter how many years you struggle with it? I know that God always forgives the truly repentant..and I know that repentance is when you ask forgiveness and then make a change in your life.. But what if the change only lasts so long..? Can a person who truly belives in and cherishes God push Him too far? |
Bible Answer: Hello, justme. Before I attempt to answer your question, I express my heartfelt admiration for your kind spirit and your tenacity in plugging along faithfully and joyfully in spite of chronic health problems. You are in my prayers, my friend. ..... Now to your question. 1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. No mention of any limitations that God imposes on the number of times he will forgive us, or that he gets tired of hearing our confessions. ..... I'm not clear on what you mean by the phrase "fall from grace." If you are speaking of a regenerate believer "losing" his salvation, then no, he doesn't "fall from grace" when he sins..... But if you are talking about fellowship with God, let's examine verse 6 of 1 John 1: If we say we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not [practice] the truth...... Walk in darkness means walking in sin. John may be describing people who claim to be enjoying a close relationship with the Lord, but the sin in their lives indicates otherwise. Such a conflicting state of affairs, John says boldly, is not possible; such persons are lying. --Hank |