Apprehending
Truth
Do Christians Sin?
Jesus
Christ is a mighty Saviour and His gospel is both glorious
and powerful. A truly repentant soul will find in salvation not only
forgiveness, but also deliverance from all sin. Yes, a Christian does live free
from committing sin!
Sadly, most of what is being passed off as the gospel today is
no gospel at all. It keeps the people in their sins and they expect that they
cannot be free from them till after they die. This is another gospel and another
Jesus and it is foreign to scriptural salvation. Any person who teaches that
one can sin and still be a Christian is not of God. These have a form of
godliness, but deny the power thereof. From such turn away!
Dear ones, examine your experience in
the light of the scriptures regarding this all-important issue. Your eternal
destiny depends upon it.
He that committeth sin is of the
devil...For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy
the works of the devil. Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin...In this
the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil.... 1 John
3:8-10.
1)
The purpose of Jesus coming was to redeem us from all iniquity
Matt.
Luke 1:68-75 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath
visited and redeemed his people...that we being delivered out of the hand of
our enemies might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before
him, all the days of our life.
Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from
all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
1 John 3:8 He that committeth sin is
of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the
beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy
the works of the devil.
2) Those who
have been saved from their sins need not continue to sin and repent
Luke 15:7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven
over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety
and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
John
3) A child of
God is able to overcome temptation
1 Cor. 10:13 There hath no temptation
taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not
suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation
also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
2 Pet. 2:9 The Lord knoweth how to
deliver the godly out of temptations.
4) After being
cleansed by the blood of Jesus, it is possible to stay clean
Rom. 6:6-7 Knowing this, that our old
man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that
henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is freed from sin.
Gal.
Col. 1:22 In the body of his flesh
through death, to present you holy and unblameable and
unreproveable in his sight.
James.
1 John
Jude 24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and
to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy.
5) Grace does
not cover over sin, but gives power to overcome sin
Rom.
Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God that bringeth
salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and
worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present
world.
Jude 4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were
before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of
our God into lasciviousness.
6) Whoever sins
is the servant of sin, not the servant of God
John 8:34, 36 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto
you, Whosoever committeth
sin is the servant of sin. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall
be free indeed.
Rom. 6:16-22 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves
servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death,
or of obedience unto righteousness? But God be thanked, that ye were the
servants of sin, but...Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of
righteousness...for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and
to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to
righteousness unto holiness. For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free
from righteousness...the end of those things is death. But now being made free
from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the
end everlasting life.
7) Those who sin
are spiritually dead
Rom.
Rom. 7:5 For when we were in the flesh,
the motions of sins...did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.
Eph. 2:1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses
and sins.
Col. 2:13 And you, being dead in your
sins...
1 Tim. 5:6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.
8) True
Christians are dead to sin
Rom. 6:2 How shall we, that are dead to
sin, live any longer therein?
Rom. 6:6-7 Knowing this, that our old
man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that
henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is freed from sin.
Rom.
Gal.
9) The wrath of
God abides on those who sin
Rom.
Rom. 2:8-9 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey
the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, Tribulation and
anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil.
Col. 3:5-6 Mortify therefore your members which
are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil
concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things. sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of
disobedience.
Eph. 2:2-3 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course
of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that
now worketh in the children of disobedience: Among
whom we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh,
fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the
children of wrath, even as others.
Heb. 10:26-27 For if we sin wilfully
after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful
looking for of judgment and fiery indignation.
10) Those that
profess to be saved but do not live holy will be surprised at the Judgment
Matt. 7:22-23 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have
we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have
cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful
works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye
that work iniquity.
11) Those who
sin have no part of the
Rom.
1 Cor. 6:9 Know
ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the
Gal.
Eph. 5:5 For this ye know, that no
whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any
inheritance in the
12) Those that turn
back to sin lose their salvation
Ezk. 33:12-13 The
righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his transgression.neither shall the righteous be able to live
for his righteousness in the day that he sinneth.if
he trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his righteousnesses shall not be remembered; but for his
iniquity that he hath committed, he shall die for it.
Gal. 2:17-18 But if, while we seek to
be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore
Christ the minister of sin? God forbid. For if I build again the things which I
destroyed, I make myself a transgressor.
2 Pet. 2:20-22 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of
the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is
worse with them than the beginning...The dog is turned to his own vomit again;
and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
13) Those who
sin cannot see nor know God
Matt. 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they shall see God.
Heb.
1 John 1:6 If we say that we have
fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth.
1 John 2:4 He that saith, I know him,
and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the
truth is not in him.
1 Jn 3:6 Whosoever
abideth in him sinneth not:
whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known
him.
3 John 11 He that doeth evil hath not seen God.
14) Christians
are not to fellowship those who profess salvation but continue to sin
1 Cor.
2 Thess. 3:6 Now
we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye
withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh
disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
Eph.
1 Tim.
2 Tim. 3:2-5 For men shall be lovers of
their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud...unholy...lovers of pleasures more
than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof:
from such turn away.
2 John 9-10 Whosoever transgresseth,
and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God...If
there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your
house, neither bid him God speed.
15) Christians
are to walk in the Spirit, not in the lust of the flesh
Rom. 8:1 There is therefore now no
condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh,
but after the Spirit.
Rom.
Gal.
Gal.
1 Pet.
2 Pet. 1:4 Having escaped the
corruption that is in the world through lust.
16) Christians
keep themselves undefiled
2 Cor. 7:1 Having
therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all
filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
1 Thess.
2 Pet.
2 Pet.
1 John 3:3 And every man that hath this
hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
1 John
17) Whoever
commits sin is of the devil
John 8:41-44 Ye do the deeds of your
father...Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will
do.
Eph. 2:2 Wherein in time past ye walked
according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of
the air.
1 John 3:8 He that committeth sin is
of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the
beginning.
1 John
18) Christians
follow the example of Christ
1 Pet. 1:15-16 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye
holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is
written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
1 Pet. 2:21-22 Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example,
that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his
mouth.
1 John 2:6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he
walked.
19) A holy life
does not produce sinful fruit
Matt. 7:17-18 Even so every good tree bringeth
forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth
evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit,
neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
Luke
20) Christians
have an undefiled conscience
Acts 23:1 And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men
and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.
Acts 24:16 And herein do I exercise
myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward God, and toward men.
1 Tim. 1:5 Now the end of the
commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of
faith unfeigned.
21) It is not
what we profess, but what we live that counts
Matt.
Luke
2 Tim. 3:5 Having a form of godliness,
but denying the power thereof.
Titus
22) Those who
sin cannot enter heaven
John
Rev. 21:27 And there shall in no wise
enter into it any thing that defileth, neither
whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie.
23) A Christian
is a new creature; old sinful ways are passed away
Ezk. 36:26-27 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I
put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I
will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put my spirit within you, and cause
you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.
2 Cor.
24) Salvation
brings a heart perfection that was unattainable under the Old Testament
Heb.
Heb.
25) Those who
love God keep His commandments
John
John
1 John 2:3-4 And hereby we do know that
we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith,
I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a
liar, and the truth is not in him.
Article and Illustration, Used by
permission. The Gospel Trumpet (Jan/Feb
2007)
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