Can a Sinner Free Himself From Sin?

[Brian Mc]

Now that is an interesting question that shows the limitation of language.

A person in sin can choose not to sin by resisting temptations and leading a holy life, but to be freed from sin, that he cannot do that by himself, only God can free him from sin by Jesus's blood.. Else the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross would be unnecessary.

Yes, all who are to be saved must have the Holy Spirit (Who Father HAS supplied) ....
Rom 8:7 [That is] because the mind of the flesh [with its carnal thoughts and purposes] is hostile to God, for it does not submit itself to God's Law; indeed it cannot.

Rom 8:8 So then those who are living the life of the flesh [catering to the appetites and impulses of their carnal nature] cannot please {or} satisfy God, {or} be acceptable to Him.

Rom 8:13 For if you live according to [the dictates of] the flesh, you will surely die. But if through the power of the [Holy] Spirit you are [habitually] putting to death (making extinct, deadening) the [evil] deeds prompted by the body, you shall [really and genuinely] live forever.
Rom 8:14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

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