NOT Sinning Is NOT the Purpose of Your Life | Theocast

[@onamiilove777]

Sin reminds us of our fleshly fallin nature and it also points us to our dependence on Jesus and trusting him to help us overcome it. But when God the father sees us he sees Christ and his holyness because of the blood....Praise God 🙏🏾

[@jeangreen432]

Jesus wants us to be a slave to the Spirit not the flesh for many good reasons. Praise God He forgives repentant hearts, it keeps us humble, grateful and grows our love for such a gracious and loving God.

[@directorclarkmonroe]

It is faith in Jesus Christ and the power of His resurrection that gives us the power to live holy. This is why it’s important to preach Jesus Christ and faith in Him alone as He is the Gospel, not pietism . Thank you for what you guys do. Faith in Jesus Christ freed me and continues to free me from my bondage to sexual addiction

[@maxxiong]

I heard an old sermon from my church on Hebrews 12:1-3 recently. Forsaking sin is part of the Christian life, but it's not the goal.

[@henrka]

The goal of the Christian life could not be not sinning, since nobody can stop sinning, and furthermore Christ has atoned for our sin and completely satisfied for all sin. This logic is by no means an excuse for sinning, but a statement of fact.

[@henrka]

@endtimesareuponus8930 I never said my goal is sinning. I said nobody, including I can’t help it. We all sin, and the apostle Paul and I sin more than anybody else, for God came to save sinners of whom I am chief (1 Timothy 1:15). And God certainly uses mighty sinners contrary to what you state, for Christ came to save sinners and not those that do not need a physician (Luke 5:31-32). And I need a physician more so now after being saved than before I was saved, because before I was saved I had no idea I needed a physician.

[@charmiegedoria1658]

i believe that works are not for justification sense but for the purpose of sanctification it is profitable.

[@Bobepc]

The purpose of our lives in Christ is to love the Lord our God with all of our heart, soul and mind. As part of that, it will be our goal to sin not.

[@PETERJOHN101]

"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of Man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil." (Eccl 12:13,14)

[@themanincharge6418]

Awesome pod. It is refreshing to hear a charitable take from 2 kingdom folks.

[@r0-933]

Thanks guys

[@forresterj]

I grew up in the sda. In 2020 I began to really get into the pietism movement with Doug Wilson. I realized one day how similar the movements really are.

[@kookpatrol7490]

I don’t think Doug is a pietist

[@sandranolen6293]

Amen thank you for sharing this with us all guys I'm from Alabama

[@timmysaxon-qe5of]

No one can completely stop sinning, but there will be evidence of salvation in a true believer.

[@TheLordismyportion]

What is that evidence?

[@timmysaxon-qe5of]

@@TheLordismyportionRead John chapter 15

[@treyharper1472]

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus VERSE: 1 O soul, are you weary and troubled? No light in the darkness you see? There’s light for a look at the Savior, And life more abundant and free. Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face, And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, In the light of His glory and grace. VERSE: 2 Through death into life everlasting He passed, and we follow Him there; O’er us sin no more hath dominion For more than conqu’rors we are! VERSE: 3 His Word shall not fail you, He promised; Believe Him and all will be well; Then go to a world that is dying, His perfect salvation to tell!

[@basecardcollector1698]

The purpose of our lifes is to do the will of the father!

[@MikejHamel]

Which is to believe on the son. John 6:40

[@basecardcollector1698]

@@MikejHamel amen

[@graftme3168]

According to the apostle Paul, our goal is to be with Jesus. We are to be looking for His appearing, keeping our eyes on Him. When Paul talked about running the race he was talking about his ministry. An athlete runs because he is an athlete. An athlete doesn't run to BECOME an athlete. Paul was actually talking about freedom in Christ when he was talking about running the race. An athlete has the freedom to train however he sees fit and with whatever intensity he desires. Paul was made an apostle so he trains for that position. Even though his training may not be the same as another athlete, all the athletes must follow the rules during the race. There were rules he had to follow that pertained to his work as an apostle. He could be disqualified to be an apostle but not because of the free choices he made for his training. He said he could have married, but he chose not to. Even if he chose to marry, he would not be less of an apostle, but he chose not to marry because he wanted his ministry to be top priority. If he married, his wife would have to be a higher priority, so he chose not to marry. It was his freedom of choice. God would have been pleased if he did marry and his ministry was second priority. Running the race has nothing to do with salvation. It is about being free to make choices in our lives and still pleasing God. Marriage is a pleasing choice to God. Not getting married is a choice that pleases God. The point is that Paul made the choice to make his ministry of an apostle top priority so he "ran" as an apostle. If he chose to marry, his marriage would be his top priority, and he would "run" as a husband. Context matters.

[@TarikuGiovanni]

@@graftme3168 my dear, Your reading is wayoff, if you are a beliver, ask the Holy Spirit to show you.

[@TarikuGiovanni]

@@basecardcollector1698 And if you claim to know him, your goal will also be to not sin against him period.

[@orangeandslinky]

This was therapeutic. When I was in my 40's and married and had a son, it was just great for earth life. You both have changed from your 30's to your 40's. I'm in my 70's and wow will you ever see life different then. Also, when your wives leave you, you will be totally stunned as Adam was. You will wonder how a good Christian woman who has all her needs met could ever take her bible and just leave you. A guy said to me a while back, If having a wife was so good, why didn't Jesus have one? To imitate Him and Paul is to not even touch a woman. Well why, when you know YOUR wife is different? Jesus and Paul knew for sure what I didn't know. When a woman hears a gospel from Satan, even if there is no sin around at all, she loves it. Why? I don't have a clue.

[@NewBornNickumz]

What in The world are you trying to say? It sounds good then sounds kinda rude?? Am I reading you wrong?

[@orangeandslinky]

@@NewBornNickumz Women know rude, especially religious ones.

[@elunico13]

JP is so 90s/early 2000s 😆 🤣 "I don't know if the 828 can handle it"l😂 Nothing wrong with it at all. I'm class of 99. I seem to catch all the 90s references.😅

[@THEOCAST]

Hahahaha

[@jeangreen432]

Put God first...everything else will come to you. He'll use you as a vessel of good for His good will and purpose. Read His Word and discern between men's doctrine's and His. We are responsible for what we believe. When we love God, we are compelled to do His will. Don't you do the same for your loved ones? Only God is above our loved one's....He get's precedence.

[@Cheryl-te1zs]

I'm sedentary and afraid of losing my soul?

[@amandasimmons147]

James 1:Loving God Under Trials 12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. 15 Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. Galatians 6:Be Generous and Do Good 7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. Romans 6;11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Corinthians 10:Old Testament Examples 6 Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. 7 And do not become idolaters as were some of them. As it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.” 8 Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell; 9 nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents; 10 nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer. 11 Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. 12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. James 4:Humility Cures Worldliness 7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. 2 Timothy 4:Paul’s Valedictory 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. 1 Corinthians 9:Striving for a Crown 24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. 26 Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. Hebrews 12:The Race of Faith 12 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 2 Timothy 2:Be Strong in Grace 5 And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. Titus 2:Trained by Saving Grace 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. 15 Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you. 1 John 5:Knowing the True-Rejecting the False 18 We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. 19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one. Matthew 7:The Narrow Way 13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. Luke 13:The Narrow Way 22 And Jesus went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. 25 When once the Master of the house has risen up and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open for us,’ and He will answer and say to you, ‘I do not know you, where you are from,’ 26 then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets.’ 27 But He will say, ‘I tell you I do not know you, where you are from. Depart from Me, all you workers of iniquity.’

[@Manofwar7]

The more l listen to Theocast it seems (I could be wrong) they are advocates of antinomianism.

[@TarikuGiovanni]

Only Satan wants us to continue on SIN, be warned

[@graftme3168]

Nobody says wanting to sin is okay.

[@SonzOfEnoch]

what Christian wants to sin? ive sinned and fallen short of the Lords grace from my Fleshly nature' but i can tell you now i fight as much as i can against my addictions and desires of my flesh' and i hate sin with a passion but i still sometimes lose the fight but im way better and sin much more less than ever before.

[@Tigerex966]

Is your goal to sin.🤔 Is sinning the goal of your life 🫣?

[@PatrickSteil]

Are our works in the works of the Church necessary for the salvation of others?

[@jeangreen432]

I find it sad that some people don't find God worthy to love. He said if we love Him we would follow His commandments (John 14:15). 1 Peter 1 ....we are kept by God through 'faith'... If we have faith, love for God, we will follow His commandments. Does a good disciple reflect His master or not? His grace is not a license to sin...read Romans 8. Life in the Spirit Rom 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Rom 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. Rom 8:3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: Rom 8:4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Rom 8:5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. Rom 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Rom 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. Rom 8:8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

[@Dannydreadlord]

What was the purpose of humans around the time of Noah?

[@violentgospel]

Haha - the gospel of Keto! - the gospel of Dave Ramsey!!

[@graftme3168]

Focusing on our sin puts the focus on our flesh. Focusing on the Spirit puts the focus on Jesus. (The Holy Spirit ALWAYS testifies of Jesus! Not of Himself. Not of YOU!) If you focus on the Spirit, you will be focused on Christ. If you are focused on the Spirit, you will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. To be focused on our sin is to not be focused on the Spirit, and it causes us to fall into sin. This is the same reason we don't focus on our works. Works of iniquity are works that focus on self instead of the works of the Spirit. When we focus on self, whether our sin or our good works, it is fleshly. When we focus on the Spirit, we are focused on HIS works, not our own. People who compare themselves to themselves or to others are not focused on the works of the Spirit. They are focused on the flesh. I'm not saying it is easy, but it is the truth. Paul even tells us that focusing on the law entices us to sin! Those who focus on their works or their sin cannot please God because it is not of faith. Faith in Christ totally trusts Christ to do the work through the Holy Spirit within us. We actually take the Holy Spirit's job away from Him when we are not focused on Him, and we make it our job, and that is not of faith, but of self righteousness and fleshly works. Scripture testifies of Jesus. NOT you! Look to Him!

[@rosemarietolentino3218]

John 6:28-29. John 6:40. Not knowing that both the Works of God and the Will of God is to believe in Jesus Christ. Most read the Bible without knowing the will of God. Let alone the works God they think are the Ten Commandments. Or witnessing or praying the rosary etc.. people die from a lack of knowledge of the Bible.

[@zachm4438]

Is Walmart part of the common or redemptive kingdom?

[@happyday2765]

I enjoy your podcast and agree with much of what you say but obviously not everything. I must say though I'm not quite sure where the idea of so called "free grace antinomianism" means we hate the law. We don't. In fact we love the law just as much as you guys do because perfection to it reflects Christ and His perfect righteousness granted to us as a free gift. We just acknowledge and affirm as Paul did that we are not bound by the law as a means to eternal salvation since that salvation is in Christ and Him alone or even proof of our salvation. Just sayin. You guys make it sound as though we're haters of the law. That couldn't be further from the truth.

[@graftme3168]

The Bible says that we must die to the law in order to live unto Christ. It says the law leads us to Christ and then we are no longer under the law. You can't live under both. The Bible compares this to adultery. You can't be married to both.

[@Manofwar7]

Does Theocast advocate antinomianism?

[@ryangallmeier6647]

Impeccability and inerrancy of the saints only comes at Glorification. Glorification only comes at the 2nd Advent; not before. "This will of man is made perfectly and immutably free to good alone in the state of glory only." [1689 Baptist Confession of Faith; Ch. 9, "Of Free Will," para. 5]. This is one of the reasons why the synergistic and philosophically speculative definition of "human free will" as 'the power of contrary choice' is utterly fallacious. Biblical definition of "human libertarian free will": 1). a will that never assents to any errant proposition as if it were true; and, 2). a will that never wills to do anything other than that which is good and well-pleasing to God. This happens to the saints in Glorification only, at the 2nd Advent. Conclusion: Christians should be cognizant of what Scripture teaches about the 2nd Advent. Questions? Comments? Let me know. *Soli Deo Gloria*

[@TL-yl5tp]

Thank you your labor and time brothers, keep up the good work :)

[@mOYNTdnbzso]

About 30 seconds in, and I already feel the urge to comment...on this straw man that those who believe Romans 6 says what it means believe that the Christian life is ceasing from sin...LOL...I'd probably mention that a lot of our lives HAVE to be oriented around ceasing that which falls so short of God's wondrous glory and righteousness for the reason that we are SO PRONE to be beset by that falling short...it is such a perennial urge in our lives, and that the scripture actually recognizes this and that the scripture urges us to "stop sinning" because we don't want to be enslaved by behavior that flies so utterly in the face of God's glory, love, truth, righteousness...I would comment in this manner...but then the KJV-Only sh**heads would come out of the woodwork with their works-righteousness straw men and their inability to have a discussion. So instead, I will urge those KJV-Only sh**heads to please go out and express your inner gay. To refrain from doing so would by trying to earn your justification...idiots.

[@medic4christ777]

The guy tells everyone else they need to obey and stop sinning, and then goes on an internet tirade sinning like crazy. You folks are all the same. Hypocrites.

[@mOYNTdnbzso]

@@medic4christ777 You and the rest of your KJV-Only cultist buddies need to start sharing your inner homo with each other. To resist this temptation is telling God that your justification is wages due for good works. Stop with the workship salvation already, pal, and tap into that homo-grace.

[@sandranolen6293]

Amen 🙏 lord Jesus knows best about us all guys who fail shotgun or short of God and I know I need prayers and prayers for me and my family please and I pray for everything and every one also that fail short of the lord 😢Amen 🙏 brother your telling the truth about that about the lord Jesus coming but I'm going to do my best to get back in church with live life the way Jesus wants us all to do God bless you guys for sharing this wonderful video with us all guys in the name of Jesus christ our lord and savior yes 🙏

[@sandranolen6293]

My first time

[@typologyJosh]

I'm not convinced. It seems instead of making the purpose of your life not to sin, you propose that Christians should obey positive scriptural commands (otherwise known as aiming to not sin).

[@ibperson7765]

Diff between: Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Do not fulfill the lust of the flesh, and you will walk in the spirit There’s a reason only the former is scripture

[@TheLordismyportion]

@@ibperson7765 This!

[@dh1335]

These guys are clueless, our whole life starts when we stop sinning and Gods Spirit in dwells us. You guys are so ignorant of the Scriptures

[@TheLordismyportion]

The order of those events is the entire issue at hand though. The indwelling of the Spirit happens first, and only then can the battle against the flesh have purpose and power. Our life doesn’t start with abstaining from sin, the law was given to reveal and increase transgression (Romans 5:20). But the love of Christ is the life force of all obedience.

[@robmarshall956]

There’s the general call to every creature on earth. We are all called to turn away from our sins and to turn toward God and His plan for our salvation. Then there’s the effectual call which is where the Holy Spirit improves upon the general call and makes it effective unto salvation. Then there’s the technical call, John Calvin put it this way, “The Lord bids each one of us in all life’s actions to look to his calling. For He knows with what great restlessness human nature flames, with what fickleness it is borne hither and thither, how its ambition longs to embrace various things at once. Therefore, lest through our stupidity and rashness everything be turned topsy-turvy, he has appointed duties for every man in his particular way of life. And that no one may thoughtlessly transgress his limits, He has named those various kinds of livings “callings.” Therefore, each individual has his own kind of living assigned to him by the Lord as a sort of sentry post, so that he may not heedlessly wander about throughout life.” We are only going to be sinless after glorification so our mission is to be less sinful as sinlessness is a impossible notion and is not our primary objective as Children of God.

[@PETERJOHN101]

When Jesus said, "Go, and sin no more," he didn't have his fingers crossed. The question is, why are you justifying sin?

[@robmarshall956]

@@PETERJOHN101 no that’s your misunderstanding . No where have I justified sin.

[@robmarshall956]

@@PETERJOHN101 It should be the goal of every Christian to “sin no more,” although we recognize that, while we are in the flesh, we will still stumble (1 John 1:8). God’s desire for each of us is to be holy as He is holy (1 Peter 1:16). We still sin, but sin is no longer a lifestyle choice (1 John 3:9-10). When we fail, we can come to God and ask forgiveness (1 John 1:9; 1 Peter 4:1-2). And if we are truly God’s children, He will correct us, disciplining us when we need it (Hebrews 12:6-11). His work is to conform us to the image of His Son (Romans 8:29). Hope that helps you have some basic understanding of what Jesus said 🙏✝️ because surely you are not claiming you are sinless because we all know what that would mean about you.

[@PETERJOHN101]

​@@robmarshall956 The distinction between willful sin and sin that is not willful is the topic you want to discuss, which I am happy to do. Let's quote the relevant predicate teaching of the same passage from John's letter: "Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him." (1 John 3:6) Jesus said that those who sin are the slave of sin, while those set free from sin are no longer the slave of sin. That is why John also wrote: "He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning..." (1 John 3:8) Those who say they have never sinned are indeed liars, therefore John is warning those who justify willful sin, whether or not they claim to know Christ. Here is that warning: "If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth..." (1 John 1:6) Those who walk in darkness justify their sin. At the same time, our inherited sin nature means we are capable of sin that is not willful. Whatsoever is not of faith is sin (Rom 14:23). If I fail to speak a kind word when it is opportune to do so, that is a sin. I agree with all biblical doctrine, however your comments tell me that you embrace Reformation doctrine, which often leads to the belief that one can sin willfully without consequence. Paul wrote: "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." (Gal 6:7). Paul also said we should work out our salvation with fear and trembling (Phil 2:12). If you understand these doctrines and apply them having believed on Christ, you will be saved.

[@robmarshall956]

@@PETERJOHN101 I embrace biblical doctrine which is what the Protestant reformation highlighted as opposed to the false teaching of the RCC, why ? what do you embrace ?? Are you honestly saying you are sinless ?? I’m happy to discuss what 1 john 3: 4-10 says. 4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness, 'sin is lawlessness. 5You know that he appeared in order to 'take away sins, and min him there is no sin. NO one who abides in him keeps on sinning, "no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. 7 Little children, let no one deceive you. "Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. 8 Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. ° No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God's seed abides in him, and he cannot keep on sinning because he has been born of God. 10 By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, 'nor is the one who "does not love his brother. Here’s my study notes on these verses 3:4 Lawlessness (Gk. anomia) is activity bereft of God's guidance and in violation of his law. sin is lawlessness. Even Christians sin (1:9; 2:1), so it may seem like a trivial matter. But to disregard sin's grave implications is disastrous. 3:5 Jesus appeared in order to take away sins, not only so that sin might be forgiven (1:9) but also so that it might cease to exercise its tyrannical bondage. in him there is no sin. A reminder that "God is light" (1:5), and his Son embodies his sinlessness. 3:6-7 No one who abides . . . keeps on sinning. True followers of Christ do not recklessly and habitually violate what their anointing (2:20, 27) has planted within them (see note on 3:9-10). Those who do habitually sin have neither seen him nor known him. They are not genuine Christians. On "abides," see also notes on John 8:31; 15:4. 3:8 The reason the Son of God appeared restates v. 5 but here specifies the connection of sin to the devil. Knowing Christ means becoming involved in an all-out war against the works of the devil, that is, the practice of sinning. Liev 3:9-10 born of God. See John 3:3-8. God's seed. Some take this to be the Word of God that brings about the new birth (cf. James 1:18, 22; 1 Pet. 1:23, 25). Others see it as a way of speaking of the Holy Spirit in his regenerating and transforming presence within the believer. Since the Holy Spirit works through the Word in regeneration, both of these ideas are likely intended here. In other words, because the Word is present in the believer's heart through the work of the Spirit, the believer cannot keep on sinning. Thus the hearts of genuine Christians (those who are truly children of God) have been so transformed that they cannot live in a pattern of continual sin though this does not mean that Christians are ever completely free from sin in this lifer (see 1 John 1:8-10). By this it is evident: Or, as Jesus said of false prophets, “You will recognize them by their fruits" (Matt. 7:16). does not love his brother. John returns to the ethical dimension, the true barometer of what people really believe, whatever they may say. In 1 John 1:6 John is talking about people who only walk in darkness continually not sinless perfection ? You are twisting all of scripture look at 1 john 1:7-8-9-10. And now tell me what you are on about ) What biblical doctrine says regarding what the death of Christ achieved for those in Christ and whom are justified in Romans which I just happened to do in Bible study in the last month is that firstly it achieved a death legally (justified) to the penalty of sin, so this is a one time event which belongs to the past and cannot be repeated, this is a death to sin through identification with Christ ( so we are made righteous in Christ , whereby when we stand before God and he says what are you doing here Christ intercedes for us, he is our propitiation). Secondly it achieved a moral death (sanctification-making a person righteous) this is a death to the power of sin (which is clearly repeatable and continuous, this is a representation of a believers victory over the flesh Roman’s 7:24-25, the world 1john 5:4 and the devil James 4:7. So I died to sin in Christ once (legal) but I die to self (to be like Christ) daily. Of course I still sin daily, we all do and if you don’t think you do you have no truth in you at all. I think you are confused biblically about what justification by faith means. • Justification is “an act of God whereby He pronounces a sinner to be righteous because of that sinner’s faith in Christ.” We are justified, or declared righteous, at the moment of our salvation.

• Sanctification is “the process by which Christians are set apart for God from the rest of the world, or the process by which Christians are made holy.” Progressive, or experiential, sanctification, as it is sometimes called, is the effect of obedience to the Word of God in one’s life. It is the same as growing in the Lord (2 Peter 3:18) or spiritual maturity.

• Glorification is “God’s final removal of sin from the life of the saints so that they stand faultless before Him in glory in eternity” (Romans 8:18; 2 Corinthians 4:17). At Christ’s coming, the glory of God (Romans 5:2)-His honor, praise, majesty, and holiness-will be realized in us; we will have direct and unhindered access to God’s presence, and we will enjoy holy communion with Him throughout eternity. If you are a Christian, you are guaranteed all three steps (see Romans 8:29-30). You are forever justified, you are being sanctified, and you will for sure be glorified (1 Corinthians 6:11). All three of these amazing things are from God’s grace, not because of anything you have done or will do to earn them (Ephesians 2:8-9). You cannot earn your justification, you cannot achieve your sanctification, and you cannot merit your glorification. God makes all these things happen out of His love for you, by His grace alone (Romans 3:24; 2 Corinthians 9:8; Philippians 2:13; Titus 2:11). If you are trying to achieve any of these three things by your own power, you will inevitably fail. Instead, ask God for His grace, rely on His power, and walk by the Spirit. If you are not a Christian, then you may be trying to have these things by your own merit. You may be trying to feel righteous before God, be good in your life, and leave a lasting legacy after you die. But you cannot do it on your own (Romans 3:10-20)! God does not want you to “try harder,” but to come to Him in faith. Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Have you had your sins forgiven? Have you accepted God’s gracious gift of eternal life? If not, why not start today? The way of salvation is simple, and it is only through Jesus Christ. “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, ‘Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.’ For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile-the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved’” (Romans 10:9-13).

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