Lance wrote: > I'm attempting to obtain scripture/statements > from those I've taken to referencing as 'the sinless > ones' in order that I may move on to other things.
You should remember that I have objected to the word "sinless." As long as my current body of flesh and blood is alive, a sin principle dwells within it and must be mortified on a daily basis. Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, because of sin. Therefore, how can I say that I am sinless before the resurrection transforms my body? Just because I do not continue to sin does not mean that I am sinless like God. God cannot be tempted with evil because he is truly sinless. I can be tempted. Do you understand this distinction? Lance wrote: > Those who do not sin = believers? Right. Only the believers can be holy because it is a gift of God's grace that comes through faith in Jesus Christ. Lance wrote: > Those who sin = non-believers? Not necessarily. Because of grace, there is a class of believers who teach that we are addicted to sin and have only the hope of forgiveness. They have no knowledge of the deliverance they can obtain through faith. Mat. 5:19 identifies these two classes of people in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:19 (19) Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Nevertheless, despite this, the Scriptures have very strong language that the normal Christian life is one that is not characterized by sin. The paradox exists because of grace and forgiveness. Lance wrote: > It was your employment of the word > 'addiction' that caught my attention, The word "addicted" came from John's post on Feb. 14. He said, "aren't we all" in reference to people who are addicted to sin. By the way, John has been writing privately and indicates some private correspondence about me to others, perhaps some of you on this list. I consider gossip to be dangerous. If any of you mention me in private correspondence, I would appreciate it if you courtesy copied me on the e-mail. I also would appreciate receiving forwards of any past e-mails that mention me. Thank you. David Miller. ---------- "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.
