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Hi Hep, Is it your presumption that I feel no shame or remorse when I sin? Do you think that I do not agree with God that I am to be free from sin? Do you think that I do not desire to never sin again? You say I am "preaching up" sin. What does that mean exactly? Do you mean that I promote...

Hi WS, I hear very well, thank you, and you continue to bear false witness against me. And your ad hominem arguments grow tiresome. Perhaps you need to read a bit more carefully. Were this true, you would understand that they are unconditional statements, aside from the single condition of...

Hi Hep, Would you be so kind as to provide the Scriptural teaching behind this statement? Thank you! I am reminded of James, who says something different: James 1:13-15 ESV (13) Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he...

Cliff, Quite so. Love in Christ, Mark

He has already given his view. And it is that if you commit sins, you are not a Christian, you do not have God's Spirit in you, and you are condemned. I have not seen anyone here except him declare themself to be sinless. And even Paul the Apostle recognized that he was not a fit judge of...

Will you not respond directly to anything I've said? That Whitestone's teaching declares you UnChristian? That even though you agree with a sinless walk, unless that is what you do from now to the end of your life, you are a lost sinner? Christ does not live in you? Do you not have anything...

Hi Epi, That's not the point. What he teaches is not Scriptural. His actions deny his words. And the net result is that he is preaching condemnation to God's children. He condemns those whom God does not condemn. Do you think that I oppose this so strongly for the sake of winning a debate...

Ok, there it is! So then hopefully I can receive more frequent replies to help me mix it up a bit! :D

Hi Whitestone, So far, you are the only one I've seen to declare absolute sinlessness, therefore, by your words, you are the only Christian posting here. Yet you claim as brothers those who admittedly sin. Do you see the contradiction? You do this based on their doctrine. So while you say...

Hi JohnnyB, The error of works lies in the belief that you must maintain or complete your salvation by your good works. This then becomes "faith + works". If, as some claim, you become "unsaved" if you sin, then your perfect obedience is the means of maintaining your salvation. Peter wrote...

The sins you may commit tomorrow . . . or next week . . . or next month . . . or next year . . . when were they paid for? And what is the meaning of: Romans 5:7-10 ESV (7) For one will scarcely die for a righteous person--though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die-- (8) but...

As I often have limited time to post, I will tend to answer a number of posts in a sitting. I have noticed that as I post a new reply, it becomes added to my last reply, and as I post more, the length of this post grows, and become rather cumbersom to read, especially as I am addressing several...

Hi Epi, While I don't think this will fully close the gap between us, still, I do want to affirm that I think what you are saying here is very important, and should not be overlooked. This matter of a realistic view of our earthly life must not become a self-sabotage, to the extent that we...

Purely at face value on this one, I completely agree with you. :D Hi Hepzibah, Are you entirely sanctified? Does this mean "without any commission of sin"? Love in Christ, Mark Whitestone, I hardly know what to say to you. But two Scriptures come to mind, as I've read so many of your...

Is there anyone else who sees this as a salvation issue? Can a person be born again, then commit sin, and, should he suddenly die, will he be condemned? Or live forever with God? Love in Christ, Mark

Does anyone see this as a salvation issue? Can a Christian be born again, baptized into Christ, commit sins, and still be received into glory? Love in Christ, Mark

I think this is embodied in Phil. 2:13, we work out what God works in, as He causes us to want to do and to be able to do what pleases Him. If He's not putting it into us, we can't put it into our lives.

And I too add my AMEN! I would add . . . learn of Jesus' love and grace for you. As you come to know how much He loves you, how He has so freely forgiven you, has so completely accepted you, reconciled you, and has committed Himself to your wellbeing, this can't help but spill over in love for...

Hi Prentis, Scripture is clear on this point. Romans 8:29 ESV (29) For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. God has placed limits in advance prohorizo predestined for us to be...

Hi Dragonfly, I suggest you research the relationship of "chierographon" and "tetelestai" to ancient practices of debt and repayment. The chierographon - handwriting - was your handwritten IOU, and was the legal form of a certificate of debt. When it was paid, tetelestai was written across it...