David Miller wrote: >>> "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and >>> just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse >>> us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9) >>> >>>.. in Jesus Christ are we righteous or unrighteous?
Gary wrote: >> unrighteous >> because, 'confess[ing] sins' presupposes sin >> therefore, David, 'unrighteousness' is present > (in the present tense, acc to John, above,) in >> people in Christ IOW, those in Christ are >> unrighteous or not sinless/perfect Why do you keep choosing your own tradition over the Scriptures? The Word of God says that I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. He that is unclean needs a bath, but once he has washed, he is clean. Why then do you say that he remains unclean? Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida USA ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
