Perry wrote: > 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive > ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess > our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, > and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we > say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and > his word is not in us.
Great verses, Perry. They certainly help put the passages I shared into context. Before a person can be cleansed of sin, they must confess that they have sin that needs to be washed away. These verses are an important foundation for the rest of the epistle, which was written so that we would become free of the power of sin and no longer sin (1 John 2:1). Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida. ---------- "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.
