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482. Is Sinlessness Possible? It frequently happens that confusion arises concerning the apparent conflict of statements in the passages in 1Jn_1:8 and 3 :q. In the first of these, every one is represented as sinning, and in the latter it is clearly stated that "Whoso is born of God cannot sin." To suppose that none … Continue reading “482 – Is Sinlessness Possible?”

480. Are the Regenerate Sinless? In the regenerate, the higher nature, as begotten of God, does not commit sin (1Jn_3:9). This principle within him is at absolute variance with sin and makes him hate all sin and desire to resist it. Luther, referring to this condition, wrote: "The child of God receives wounds daily and … Continue reading “480 – Are the Regenerate Sinless?”

481. Are Children Punished for Parents' Sin? There is in the minds of many a misunderstanding of Scripture on this point. (Exo_20:5.) Good authorities hold mat it does not mean that God punishes a man for the wrongdoing of his parents, but that he is punished by the acts of the parents themselves. It is … Continue reading “481 – Are Children Punished for Parents' Sin?”

479. How Does Religion Help One to Get Over a Besetting Sin? There is first the direct power which God promises to give through Christ to those who sincerely and earnestly seek it Then, there is the subjective power that comes from a soul turning decisively to God. This Chalmers called "The expulsive power of … Continue reading “479 – How Does Religion Help One to Get Over a Besetting Sin?”

477. Are We Punished for Sins While Yet Here on Earth? It might be difficult to prove that there is direct punishment, but experience proves that the results of sin are often very bitter and painful. Sometimes they are felt in the body, when the sins of youth bring on disease which lasts all through … Continue reading “477 – Are We Punished for Sins While Yet Here on Earth?”

478. Does Willful Sin Exclude One from Pardon? No; we firmly believe that there is no passage that excludes him from pardon. The writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews (who, by the way, was probably not Paul), simply taught that there was no further sacrifice for sin than that which had been offered in … Continue reading “478 – Does Willful Sin Exclude One from Pardon?”

475. "Does Falling into Sin Prove that Conversion Has Not Yet Taken Place?" That is not a reliable test Unhappily, even converted men fall into sin at times. There is, however, this difference, that before conversion, sin occasions little if any sorrow, whereas after conversion it is sincerely mourned and deplored and God's help is … Continue reading “475 – "Does Falling into Sin Prove that Conversion Has Not Yet Taken Place?"”

476. If Past Sins Harass the Mind Is It Evidence that God Has Not Forgiven Them? No, it is sometimes an evidence of lack of faith. But generally it arises from a very proper sense of the heinous nature of our sin. Though God forgives, and we rejoice in the fact and adore him for … Continue reading “476 – If Past Sins Harass the Mind Is It Evidence that God Has Not Forgiven Them?”

474. Does God Allow Satan to Punish Us with Sickness? Do not make the mistake that Job's friends made, of assuming that sickness, trouble, or bereavement may necessarily be punishment. You will find a different theory, not in John only, but in Hebrews. The writer of that epistle says (Heb_12:5-11) that chastisement is sometimes to … Continue reading “474 – Does God Allow Satan to Punish Us with Sickness?”

473. How Is the Distinction to Be Made Between the False Shepherd and the True? The test that Christ gave (Mat_24:24) whereby we may know the false prophets, and the true as well, is practical for every age. "By their fruits ye shall know them." The Scriptures specify the characteristics of the "false shepherd" in … Continue reading “473 – How Is the Distinction to Be Made Between the False Shepherd and the True?”