Then Franklin, you are saying we all have the potential to live a sinless life. Is there any person who has done this? If sin isnt an inherent part of us, then we are taught to sin, it doesnt come naturally to us.
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Originally posted by suzie
you are saying we all have the potential to live a sinless life. Is there any person who has done this?
If sin isnt an inherent part of us, then we are taught to sin, it doesnt come naturally to us. [/B]
I believe that Christians don't have a sin nature anymore. The New Testament tells us several times that a person's sin nature is crucified when he/she comes to Christ, and replaced with a new nature. And in Romans, we are told that we are no longer "slaves to sin".suzie said:What happens to those who are tempted and choose not to sin? If we do not have a sinful nature then we can avoid temptation and live sinless.
What is implied in having a sinful nature is that our bent is toward our self and what benefits ourselves. We have the natural tendancy to live according to our benefit and not as selfless creatures. We want to do what is to our gain and for our gain. We have a rebellious nature.