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Why all these warnings against sin above if we can sin and still be saved by having a belief alone on Jesus? It doesn't make any sense.
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So why would Paul say the following words if they are not true?
You are mixing up two things that I have stated. I believe Paul's infirmity of the flesh (or thorn in the flesh) was either a disease or a physical ailment.
The second part I mentioned was in reference to your belief in how it is flawed in light of Scripture. We are to endure temptation, and to pray so as not to be led into temptation, and we are given a way of escape by God out of temptation.
Truth is established by Scripture and not our own blunt or plain ways of speaking. This is why my posts can be long. I use lots of Scripture to establish of what I believe to be the truth.
I am not sure how you can honestly believe this passage in light of what you stated already about your belief. Granted, for the purpose of this thread, I am going to only refer to ceasing from “grievous sin” and not all sin in general (For we are not allowed to discuss Sinless Perfection in this section of the forums). Granted, I do not believe Sinless Perfection is a salvation issue. Not all sins lead to spiritual death. We can only be condemned by those sins mentioned in the Bible that are attached with hellfire and condemnation.
So basically im at a loss right now ive heard that if i keep sinning im not saved even if its not willful sinning. And ive heard that it doesn't matter if i willfully sin or not your still saved. Ive also heard that if its my own will to stop sinning, that means its not the holy spirit helping me which makes me someone who is basing Salvation on just my works not Jesus death and resurrection on the cross. Can anyone help explain because in the bible some verses make it seem like without works we aren't saved but that you dont need to have any works and your saved. Im just confused and need some guidance with this. Thank you all God bless.
Why all these warnings against sin above if we can sin and still be saved by having a belief alone on Jesus? It doesn't make any sense.
Can anyone help explain because in the bible some verses make it seem like without works we aren't saved but that you dont need to have any works and your saved. I
When I know i have sinned I do not feel good about it all and I usually go right to prayer and ask God to forgive me and help me to let go of sin to cast it away.How do you feel when you sin?
Thank you that actually reasoned with me alot I feel like that is how i have been seeing it as well i really appreciate what you said that has truly helped me. Sometimes I have doubts but I do really feel bad when I sin and I come to God in prayer to ask for forgiveness and his strength to work towards not sinning. Thank you again brother God bless.I'd tell you that if it legitimately worries you, then you are probably saved. Salvation can be a weird state for humans to comprehend, especially Westerners. Most our lives we are told to earn what we get and if it's free it's not worth having. So when Jesus comes along and says hey this is completely free, we usually reply ok I'll pay you this much for it then act like we have to earn it. This in turn leads us to critique the nonsense out of everything we do, sin included. Jesus said if you believe you are saved, that is it. Yes, Christians should fight against the powers of the flesh, but As John wrote, if we sin we have an advocate with the Father and all we need do is confess. I'll finish with the story Jesus told Peter, Lord how many times should I forgive my brother, 7? No, 70 times 7. Jesus wasn't saying our forgiveness ends at 490 times, only that we should be willing forgive unconditionally. And if he expects that of us, believe that he is the same. So don't beat yourself up over sin, repent of it, ask Him for strength to overcome and next time the temptation comes around, pray like your life depends on it!
I also understand your struggle about a year ago i was dealing with a inappropriate contentography addiction as well and it was a bad time for me. I didn't look at it that often but it was basically once a day and well I also dealt with the other problem. I've been free from inappropriate contentography for the last 6months now and im extremely greatful God pulled me out of that quickly. I pray that he will help you to completely beat it soon ! Im also sorry about your mother my parents are not like that but I also wonder if there is progress in their lives obviously i dont know thier personal life like if they read the bible before bed and such but we do pray together often. I hope your mother comes around but as you said only God knows her heart. God bless you have a great day !My belief is you only can possibly be not saved (or something along those lines) if you willingly sin. In my case I had a VERY bad inappropriate content addiction in the past. Now that I am better I still have a time where I may mess up and just look. Sometimes I am able to stop, other times God sends distractions that stop me. I am thankful for that.
So you can see progress. I went from looking endless times a day (and doing more if you know what I mean) to maybe looking once a month, maybe every few months I'd look. That's great progress so I know I am doing well and ok. Now if I was still looking every day, I'd doubt my salvation easily.
My mom on the other hand is a alcoholic whos goes into rage every day, lies, exaggerates, wants recognition, gets jealous, brings up the past...etc but still believes she is saved. I mean I am not to judge her of course because only God knows her heart. But looking at her 30 years ago and looking at her now, she hasn't made any progress. :/
The reason the "once saved, always saved" doctrine is the right one, the only scripturally sound and true doctrine is because "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23) Since everybody's a sinner and we cannot help it, no matter how hard we try not to sin, we're still going to fall, make mistakes, and sin, both unwittingly and willfully, Therefore if we could lose our salvation by sinning after we are saved then every single person who has ever been saved has already lost their Salvation. And, according to Hebrews 4:4-6 if we could lose our Salvation we cannot get it back.The "Once Saved, Always Saved" doctrine sounds very nice and is certainly reassuring. However, there is little evidence, if any, that many Christians accepted said belief until the past few centuries. Even today, the majority of the world's Christians do not profess such a belief. Now this does not necessarily mean that the doctrine is not sound. However, it should give all of us pause to wonder.....
So basically im at a loss right now ive heard that if i keep sinning im not saved even if its not willful sinning. And ive heard that it doesn't matter if i willfully sin or not your still saved. Ive also heard that if its my own will to stop sinning, that means its not the holy spirit helping me which makes me someone who is basing Salvation on just my works not Jesus death and resurrection on the cross. Can anyone help explain because in the bible some verses make it seem like without works we aren't saved but that you dont need to have any works and your saved. Im just confused and need some guidance with this. Thank you all God bless.
This focus on sin and not love, is a very deep rooted problem in Christianity.I understand your confusion, because the message you are getting is confusing. Not to call anyone out, but to claim "don't sin willfully" implies you sin against your will. You have free will. You consciously choose to lie, for example. Satan tempts you, but when called out, Adam blames Eve. Eve blames the serpent. Neither just says, yes, I disobeyed. I was wrong. I'm sorry.
So, you are to love your neighbor as yourself. You think, "how do I love people I don't know or barely know?" Samaritans were seen as being lower than sinners. The priest and Levite kept the commandment of cleanliness when entering the temple, so they passed by the beaten man. The Samaritan helped the beaten man, got him to a safe place to heal, and paid for his stay.
Who is exalted in the story?
Christians focus on sin, rather than love, talk about keeping the commandments, but ignore the two in which all of the laws are fulfilled, and then justify it. Why? It is easier to point to the speck in other's eye, than the 2x4 in your own.
Al the verses you quoted above have to be taken in context and some of them need to be explained. For example the verse "without holiness no man shall see the Lord." What is your definition of Holiness?Why all these warnings against sin above if we can sin and still be saved by having a belief alone on Jesus? It doesn't make any sense.
You depart from iniquity by confessing Christ. Once we receive Jesus we are no longer sinners because Jesus cleanses us from all sin.We are commanded to mortify the deads of flesh by the power of the Holy Spirit.#
You understand that I post Scripture and it is the Scriptures you are disagreeing with ? The Scriptures say that if you profess the name of Jesus Christ you are to depart from iniquity.
2 Timothy 2:19 (KJV)I have sinned a great deal but that does not change what the Bible teaches. I could go on posting Scriptures all day from different parts of the New Testament in which over and over again we are told to not walk after the flesh which is sin.
19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
If it's ok to continue in sin why did paul say the opposite ? I have been in a struggle with my flesh recently and I'm currently in a process of repentance and sanctification because that is what Jesus Christ through the word of God commands me to do.
1 Peter 4 (KJV)
4 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
3 For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:
4 Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:
5 Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.
Romans 6 (KJV)
6 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?
John 8:11(KJV)
11 She said, No man, Lord.
And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
So basically im at a loss right now ive heard that if i keep sinning im not saved even if its not willful sinning. And ive heard that it doesn't matter if i willfully sin or not your still saved. Ive also heard that if its my own will to stop sinning, that means its not the holy spirit helping me which makes me someone who is basing Salvation on just my works not Jesus death and resurrection on the cross. Can anyone help explain because in the bible some verses make it seem like without works we aren't saved but that you dont need to have any works and your saved. Im just confused and need some guidance with this. Thank you all God bless.
So basically im at a loss right now ive heard that if i keep sinning im not saved even if its not willful sinning. And ive heard that it doesn't matter if i willfully sin or not your still saved. Ive also heard that if its my own will to stop sinning, that means its not the holy spirit helping me which makes me someone who is basing Salvation on just my works not Jesus death and resurrection on the cross. Can anyone help explain because in the bible some verses make it seem like without works we aren't saved but that you dont need to have any works and your saved. Im just confused and need some guidance with this. Thank you all God bless.
Then you are in good hands. The Holy Spirit is working on you. Sometimes we are just stubborn when He directs us into righteousness. Eventually your love for Jesus Christ of Nazareth will prevail. Be blessed.When I know i have sinned I do not feel good about it all and I usually go right to prayer and ask God to forgive me and help me to let go of sin to cast it away.
Augustine believed it, since he wrote this:The "Once Saved, Always Saved" doctrine sounds very nice and is certainly reassuring. However, there is little evidence, if any, that many Christians accepted said belief until the past few centuries. Even today, the majority of the world's Christians do not profess such a belief. Now this does not necessarily mean that the doctrine is not sound. However, it should give all of us pause to wonder.....
I assert, therefore, that the perseverance by which we persevere in Christ even to the end is the gift of God.
It is shown with sufficient clearness that the grace of God, which both begins a man’s faith and which enables it to persevere unto the end, is not given according to our merits, but is given according to His own most secret and at the same time most righteous, wise, and beneficent will; since those whom He predestinated, them He also called.
When the gift of God is granted to them…none of the saints fails to keep his perseverance in holiness even to the end. (In De Perseverantiae).
So basically im at a loss right now ive heard that if i keep sinning im not saved even if its not willful sinning. And ive heard that it doesn't matter if i willfully sin or not your still saved. Ive also heard that if its my own will to stop sinning, that means its not the holy spirit helping me which makes me someone who is basing Salvation on just my works not Jesus death and resurrection on the cross. Can anyone help explain because in the bible some verses make it seem like without works we aren't saved but that you dont need to have any works and your saved. Im just confused and need some guidance with this. Thank you all God bless.