Perry wrote: > Even after we are saved, we are > still sinners. Why then do Scriptures address believers as saints? Are saints sinners?
To say that the saved are still sinners is contradictory. What are you saved from? If you are still a sinner, then Jesus did not save you from sin. Perhaps your faith is only that one day you will be saved from the consequences of sin. Is that it? Do you believe only in future salvation? Perry wrote: > While are "position" relative to Christ has changed > in that we have been removed from the penalty of sin, > we still are under the power and in the presence of sin. Do you get this understanding anywhere in the Bible? You teach that we are still under the power of sin, but the Bible teaches, "sin shall not have dominion over you" (Romans 6:14). Which is true? Perry wrote: > However, because of our understanding of the > mercy and grace of God, we seek to obey the > commandments of God. This means we do not > deliberately sin, but when we do inadvertently sin, > we ask for forgiveness and he is faithful to forgive > us. Again, where does the Bible teach, "when we do inadvertently sin." Romans 6:18 says, "being then made free from sin, you became the servants of righteousness." Romans 6:22 says, "now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, you have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life." Perhaps you mean, "if we sin, then we ask for forgiveness and he is faithful to forgive us"? That little word "if" can be the difference between Biblical teaching and man centered teaching. Do you know of any place in the Bible that teaches, "when we inadvertently sin"? 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.
