For anyone who has died has been FREED from sin

[tonychanyt]

Ro 6:

6 We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. 7 For one who has died has been set free from sin."

Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek: 1344. δικαιόω (dikaioó) — 39 Occurrences

BDAG:
② to render a favorable verdict, vindicate
ⓐ as activity of humans justify, vindicate, treat as just
β. of God be found in the right, be free of charges

G1344 was a legal term. It was a verb. It did not say we are free [adjective] from sin.

Smith's Literal Translation:

For he having died was justified from sin.

18 You have been set free from sin and have become slaves of righteousness.

We are no longer dominated by sin.

1P 2:

24a He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.

J 8:

36 If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

Jesus sets us free from the bondage of sin.

1C 15:

56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.

We are no longer under the legal charge of the sin of death.

Ro 8:

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."

If you are in Christ, sin can no longer condemn us to eternal death.

Are we not completely free from sin?

No, I am not completely free from sin, but rather, Jesus has set me free from the slavery bondage to sin.

Are we still at risk of going to hell?

As long as I am growing in the spirit (sanctification), I am not at risk of going to hell.

What does being free from sin mean in this context? Is it referring to forgiveness for sins?

Yes, partly, but more precisely we have been freed (verb) from sin.

Do people before Jesus’s time not get that same privilege?

Right. The Israelites had to offer animal sacrifices.

Would they go to hell for not believing in Christianity even though it hadn't formed yet?

No, click this.

Being freed from sin means liberation from sin’s power, guilt, and eternal consequences through faith in Jesus Christ. It is a transformative experience that enables believers to live a new life of righteousness, holiness, and service to God. While believers may still struggle with sin, they are no longer enslaved to it and have the Holy Spirit’s power to overcome it.

 

[Hoping2]

o 6:
1P 2:
J 8:
Jesus sets us free from the bondage of sin. We are no longer dominated by sin.
1C 15:
Ro 8:
If you are in Christ, sin can no longer condemn us to eternal death.
Aren't we not completely free from sin because everyone commits sins and is at risk of going to hell?
I am not completely free from sin but Jesus has set me free from the slavery bondage to sin.
As long as I am growing in the spirit (sanctification), I am not at risk of going to hell.
What does being free from sin in this context mean? Is it referring to forgiveness for sins?
Yes, partly.
Do people before Jesus’s time not get that same privilege?
Right. The Israelites had to offer animal sacrifices.
Would they go to hell for not believing in Christianity even though it hadn't formed yet?
No, click this.

Being freed from sin means liberation from sin’s power, guilt, and eternal consequences through faith in Jesus Christ. It is a transformative experience that enables believers to live a new life of righteousness, holiness, and service to God. While believers may still struggle with sin, they are no longer enslaved to it and have the Holy Spirit’s power to overcome it.

I disagree with your conclusion.
I mean, how can a man commit a sin and not feel guilty ?

 

[Ben Leevey]

What does being free from sin in this context mean? Is it referring to forgiveness for sins?

Partly. Yes. But there is much more than that. A true Christian has the very mind of Christ!

"For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:16

The true Christian has the holy Spirit. The same Spirit by which Christ lived. They have a new, Spirit indwelt heart. They are able to resist sin. It no longer holds complete sway over them. They can always escape temptation:

Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

And more than this, the true believer will not only be able to resist sin, they will resist it! If they do not, if they are not bearing fruit in keeping with repentance (turning from sin to Christ) then they have no reason to believe they are in Christ:

By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. John 15:8

Perhaps some point out the word "disciple" in the above quotation and say: "Ah! But you see, it says disciple, not Christian. One can be a Christian, and not a disciple."

If anyone has this objection, I will gladly deal with it, but this might be the best place to start: Tim Conway - Salvation

 

[RamiC]

I disagree with your conclusion.
I mean, how can a man commit a sin and not feel guilty ?

Confession

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 NIV

 

[Paleouss]

Being freed from sin means liberation from sin’s power, guilt, and eternal consequences through faith in Jesus Christ.

Hello Tonychanyt,

I hope you are well. In the middle of a snow storm here.

The power of sin was "crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing". That is, one purpose of the work of the Son of God on the cross was to put all things under His foot (1Cor 15:24-28, Heb 2:8, 1John 3:8, Phil 2:10, 1Pet 3:22). The power and effects of sin being one of those things.

So what needs to be conquered regarding sin? Does justice conquer sin?

To the question, does justice conquer sin. The answer is no. Justice rightly addresses and condemns the sinner but is powerless against sin; its power and effects. For the Scripture tells us that "the strength of sin is the law" (1Cor 15:56). The power of sin and its effects goes unchecked by justice, for sin brings death and justice ensures death; sin brings alienation and justice seals that alienation; justice in some ways even works in accordance with the outcomes to which sin aspires, i.e., the condemnation and penalty placed upon mankind.

So what must be conquered in order that sin may no longer have any effect and all things are placed under the foot of the Son of God? The power of sin is (a) death, (b) condemnation, (c) alienation (among other things).

1. Christ conquers death through His death and resurrection. The sting of death no longer has its effect.

2. God's decree to have mercy upon His creation, conquers condemnation. Mercy is rooted and springs forth from the universal and eternal law of God; for mercy has no power where none are under the Law. Where there are not those subjected to justice, one cannot find mercy; where there are those who have not fallen, mercy cannot pick back up. Thus, mercy conquers the effects of sin that condemn through justice and the law.

3. God's love and grace conquers the effects of alienation.

The effects of sin, its very power, has been conquered and placed under the foot of the Son of God.

Keep seeking God's truth as if it were hidden treasure.

 

[timothyu]

Sin: putting our will ahead of the will of God.
Penalty: death
Kingdom: given by grace for those who reject the sinful self serving ways of man as a way of life

We will sin until death no matter how hard we try not to, but our allegiances must change from the selfish will of man to the other minded will of God to fit into the new reality to come. To be set free of sin is to be set free from death as the final solution. In the meantime while we serve our sentence here, we must learn to hate ourselves by loving each other, which means servitude to God and to each other in need.

 

[Hoping2]

Confession

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 NIV

Even confession won't cure a guilty conscience.
Aren't you still sorry for the things you did before you turned from sin and unto God ?

 

[timothyu]

Aren't you still sorry for the things you did before you turned from sin and unto God ?

Doesn't that help remind us not to fall to the wayside?

 

[RamiC]

I confess regularly, not just at one point. I am truly sorry, Jesus have mercy on me, a sinner, but I believe the Bible as quoted in my post.

There is also this bit ... " 14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." Matthew 6 14-15 NIV

If I don't feel free when I just confessed, it is because I forgot that bit.

 

[Hoping2]

Doesn't that help remind us not to fall to the wayside?

It had better, or the repentance from sin was a lie to God.
Being sorry for things doesn't remove guilt.

 

[Aaron112]

I disagree with your conclusion.
I mean, how can a man commit a sin and not feel guilty ?

Seared conscience. Friends and acquaintances and hundreds of others who tell them not to worry, it's okay, everybody does it, so it's okay !!!

 

[Aaron112]

Doesn't that help remind us not to fall to the wayside?

Maybe, maybe not. For some who just get used to sin daily, they may be thinking : well, I already sinned yesterday, might as well sin today !? And their friends tell them it's okay ! ?

 

[timothyu]

Maybe, maybe not. For some who just get used to sin daily, they may be thinking : well, I already sinned yesterday, might as well sin today !? And their friends tell them it's okay ! ?

Or they live in a world that glorifies gain at any cost.

 

[Aaron112]

Or they live in a world that glorifies gain at any cost.

We all have been born and raised in that world. Too many likewise continue that kind of value in the forums/ webpages/ news/ media.

 

[timothyu]

We all have been born and raised in that world. Too many likewise continue that kind of value in the forums/ webpages/ news/ media.

The blind seeking to lead the blind

 

[Aaron112]

The blind seeking to lead the blind

Yes. Nothing changed in two thousand years, except for worse - evil grew humongous.
A remnant is set apart in Jesus, as written. So there's hope for the remnant.

 

[timothyu]

So there's hope for the remnant.

As the remnant hopes for the rest

 

[Aaron112]

As the remnant hopes for the rest

That's not Scriptural. It might even be disobedient/ contrary to Scripture. God Knows the heart.

 

[timothyu]

That's not Scriptural.

Is it not right to pray for all rather than just the choir?

 

[Aaron112]

Is it not right to pray for all rather than just the choir?

That's not what you posted.