Subject: people comminting susiced |
Bible Note: "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." Hi, CDBJ! Did you read and understand the part of your quoted text that says: "If we confess our sins"? Does that say once saved sin and sin again, it's permissible cause you've been washed in the blood of the Lamb? Please read Isaiah 1:18-20. Jesus did not die so that we can live in sin or grab on to Biblical passages that promise life-ever-after even if we maintain a life of sin or if we omit sin till the end then decide to test God (Yes!, my friend that is what suicide is!)... Not sure yet? Read Ezekiel 18:24--now, does that say be good for a long time and sin because you earned it? Does God change? Did He say one thing through the Prophet Ezekiel and then changed His mind and took it all back? Jesus' words to all: I am the vine you are the branches... we do not set up the rules nor do we have a license to follow them as we choose. "It sounds like you have ascended to sinless perfection" On the contrary, because I am a sinner I do not contend that I can reject God (the gravest of all sins for which there's no salvation since Jesus, who is God, is the Resurrection and the Life) and expect a secure place in Heaven. If you do, I can only caution you to rethink those 40 years of research; humble yourself to Christ and the Holy Spirit will guide you the rest of the way. God Bless! Angel |