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Where does it say in the New Testament that a just man falls 7 times a day? Are you talking about the Parable of the Tax Collector and the Pharisee? If so, we can discuss that if you like.
That seems to be the big hang-up amongst the loss of salvation ilk.
And there's a verse to support your statement: 2 Tim 2:13 - If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
The fair question is aren't you yourself trying to get away with doing evil EVERY TIME you STILL sin? HUH?
There are unintentional and intentional sins.
There is NO EXCUSE before God. Why would anyone even think to ask such a silly question? Rom 1:20 - For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.
Paul, THE pre-eminent theologian of God's Word gave his personal testimony about his own struggles with sin in Rom 7. Yet you continue to think that one can become sinlessly perfect.
Physical death. Where we lose our corrupted bodies of sin. Only THEN will we be sinless. Not before.
The ONLY way to be saved is to believe on Jesus. Your theology is seriously flawed.
How could you? Your eyes have been tightly close when verses are presented that refute your notions and assumptions.
Please open your eyes. The Bible is clear on teaching believers to live righteously and holy. But NOT for salvation. For blessings and reward.
Why do you respond with smart remarks instead of the Word of God? I do have an answer for you with God's Word if you are interested.
Free Grace:
If you will continue to make smart remarks and not talk to me in a kind and respectful manner involving the Word of God then this conversation between us is over.
Jesus was God in the flesh and He could read their thoughts and know about the intimate details of their life. But Jesus also did quote Scripture a lot. Why because He is the living Word and the Written Word abides in Him. Those who are of God abide in His Word and they do what it says. They are intimately familiar with God's Word and they love to talk about His Word every chance they get. For man shall not live by bread alone.
Certainly. The New Testament gives more than a little evidence to the effect that a believer is to ENDEAVOR to walk as Jesus walked. But that's not the same as your contention that they are always and in every instance successful at it and that anyone who falls, ever, is therefore lost.
We are commanded to be perfect by the Lord. Jesus also told two people to stop sinning. But walking as He walked does not mean we have to do every single exact thing He did. Jesus and His followers let us know which Commands are an essential part of every true believer's life. Yes, if we do honestly fail at some point, we do have God's grace. But God's grace is not a license for us to sin but it is to help us to overcome our sin and to walk in holiness and righteousness. You can't sin and also be holy. You can't be on and off and on and off all the time your whole life and also be holy. We are told to choose this day in whom we will serve. Sin is of the devil's kingdom. Righteousness is of God's Kingdom. Jesus said you cannot serve two masters.
It has everything to do with the situation.
