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I agree with this, I just don't agree that Romans 7 is about a Christian, rather than pre-Christ. Jesus is the answer to Romans 7:23 as stated in Romans 7:24. And Romans 7:25 is answered in Romans 8:9. What you describe in the former, I see without the baptism of the Holy Spirit. I was like...

I'll have to disagree on one important point. The sin in chapter 7 is lawlessness as Paul uses "covet" as an example from the Ten Commandments. You have stated here that the person who continues in sin is still saved. In Galatians 5:19-21 what do you believe not entering into the Kingdom of God...

Exactly! Paul wasn't alive at the time of Moses when the law "came." The problem with those who glance over pertinent parts of scripture and find what they want to see is they are always learning, but never come to a knowledge of the truth. Here in Romans 7:9, they regard Paul's use of present...

There is no such thing as pure "non"-denominational. I hate that term; it is a lie. That would mean you are ALL denominational, and nothing separates you from other Christians. But that doesn't show in your posts. You have separated yourself. You do not believe some of the foundational truths of...

ROFL Not "has to first," but "will after." - receive the Spirit. It is not we have to first stop sinning to receive Christ and the Spirit. NO! We can do nothing without Christ. But AFTER we receive the Spirit we WILL STOP SINNING. Why, because we are dead to sin. Yes, Paul is saying a person...

What denomination are you?

Not sure what you are fighting for - the right to sin? A Christian gave up that right. They have a new Master. Those who sin - their master is the devil.

Avoiding the question much?

Again, silly. You've completely misinterpreted "flesh" as our body. The flesh is our nature - and the mind is part of that. What type of sin are you talking about when you say we will continue to sin? And are you saved if you commit adultery, murder, lying, or steal?

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Of course, when read in context from verse 7 and not out of that context by starting with verse 14. Any time you see someone holding on for dear life to Romans 7 to justify their weakness over sin, you know that person is still unregenerate and doesn't want to do anything about it - just not be...

You do know that in Romans 8 the spirit being spoken of is the Holy Spirit. How does the Spirit communicate to us? In our mind and conscience. When you are filled with the Spirit our conscience is super-sensitive to His leading.

That's silly. The sins of the flesh START in the mind. Our mind is also born again. 1 Corinthians 1:10 Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in...

Exactly.

Matthew 5: 23 Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. This verse came to mind as far as...

The answer to that question is given right there. Jesus. So why would you ask it? The preceding verses are all about sin in the flesh vs. knowledge of the law. The sin in the flesh is unto death. Romans 7 is mankind WITH the law, but WITHOUT Jesus. That is why the question is asked at the end of...

Great. I'll read it tomorrow. I've got a good book waiting for me, so its off to bed.

Hi Nancy, We must look at sin the way God sees sin, not the terminology of denominations, but of Scripture. To Him, it is not "sin is sin" as if all sin is the same. That is denominational terminology, especially in liberal denominations that preach against sinless perfection. What you called...

My little children are Christians, yes. But that is after 1 John 1:8-9. You better be careful who you are accusing, for you are the guilty one here twisting John's meaning.

1 Corinthians 14:38