I see. A couple of verses later (1John 1:10) we read: “If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us” - does this refers to “indwelling sin” too?////////And in the verse after that (1John 2:1), John says, “I am writing to you that you may not sin, but if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ”. Obviously, “sin” here doesn’t refer to “indwelling sin”, but sins consciously committed by the believer in everyday life. In other words, your claim that the “sin” in 1John 1:8 is “indwelling sin rather than practical sins” is a nonsense.Actually, the words are, "If we say that we have no sin" which is referring to indwelling sin rather than practical sins
So now you’re claiming that 1John 3:5-9 says a believer does not sin at all? If so … wow, what planet are you on? Believers can and do sin - as 1John 2:1 implies: “I am writing to you that you may not sin, but if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ”. And there are many other scriptures that clearly imply that believers can and do sin - eg, Matt 7:21-23, Romans 6, Gal 5, 1Cor 6, James 5, Heb 6).....otherwise 1 John 1:8 is in contradiction to 1 John 3:5-9.
1John 3:5-9 doesn’t mean a believer literally does not sin and “cannot sin”. It means, if a believer truly abides in Christ (v.6), he will not allow his life to be dominated by sin, but will chose obedience instead, albeit an imperfect obedience. In this life a believer retains his sinful nature due to the effects of Original Sin, so perfection is impossible.
Do you believe you are sinless?
Right so, the first part of James 2:24, "a man is justified by works", relates to being justified before men, but the second part" and not by faith alone", relates to being justified before God. That interpretation is stupidly wrong, it doesn't even deserve a reply.He is saying that a man is justified by works before men
...works do not bring justification or glory in the sight of God (Romans 4:2).
You've got it half right, little one - works WITHOUT FAITH don't justify. Works with faith DO justify.
Explain why the "saints" are not those who have faith only, but have faith AND obey the commandments of God (Rev 14:12, 12:17).
Explain why the "saints" are not those who have faith only, but have faith AND obey the commandments of God (Rev 14:12, 12:17).