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sinless perfectionism might be defined as the doctrine, contrary to 1 John 1:8, that as believers in Christ, we are without sin.
entire sanctification, on the other hand, tells us that the element of sin dwells within us; but that it can be rendered dead through crucifixion (Galatians 5:24, Romans 6:6-7, Romans 7:8).
This is not in denial of 1 John 1:8 but it preaches that we can live a life of freedom from the committing of sins with our spirit and soul and body (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Hebrews 10:14, and 1 John 3:5-9).
That we do not have to sin is evident from scripture (Romans 8:12-13); we are not obligated to the flesh, and we are also obligated to not obey the dictates of the flesh according to that passage.
God hates sin (Psalms 5:5-6, Psalms 7:11) and he wants to deal with it practically in our lives (Matthew 5:6, Romans 5:17-19, 1 John 3:7).
Until we get home to heaven, we will have sin dwelling in our mortal flesh. However, it doesn't have to have any kind of authority over our behaviour in what we do or say.
entire sanctification, on the other hand, tells us that the element of sin dwells within us; but that it can be rendered dead through crucifixion (Galatians 5:24, Romans 6:6-7, Romans 7:8).
This is not in denial of 1 John 1:8 but it preaches that we can live a life of freedom from the committing of sins with our spirit and soul and body (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Hebrews 10:14, and 1 John 3:5-9).
That we do not have to sin is evident from scripture (Romans 8:12-13); we are not obligated to the flesh, and we are also obligated to not obey the dictates of the flesh according to that passage.
God hates sin (Psalms 5:5-6, Psalms 7:11) and he wants to deal with it practically in our lives (Matthew 5:6, Romans 5:17-19, 1 John 3:7).
Until we get home to heaven, we will have sin dwelling in our mortal flesh. However, it doesn't have to have any kind of authority over our behaviour in what we do or say.
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