Guest Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Mike Mclees said: Not just any sin but a particular sin. . For an example maybe alcohol or drug addiction. pornography We always sin in some way but we cannot ignore it as it was something we could overcome ourselves. We must pray everyday because of weakness in one form or another. This is what Jesus dies for us for. It is said attitude is everything. I see, thanks. If one is truly reborn, eventually the Spirit using the Life of Christ and the new man (new nature) will be used by God to cause desire within to want to do only His good pleasure (Phl 2:13). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mclees Posted October 22, 2021 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 158 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 1,915 Content Per Day: 0.80 Reputation: 910 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/15/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. (Luke 18:10-14) Jesus said Many believe they are above the rest and shall be counted as first, and they will believe that the sinner will be last but find they are first. Jesus said of those who knew that they should be last shall find their sins forgotten as if they never happened. It is important we know this so we will not have to go through life in misery but dance with Joy. The book will be opened and their name written in gold. There will be a special mansion waiting for them and they will not have to wait in some long line to get to it..Here is the biblical phrase. using publican use for tax collector. who were not liked and counted as sinners against God and the Jews. So what does it mean to be ready? It means to keep his commandments and always watching for Him. How ever the New Testament saits could no more keep all His commandments the those under the law. Remember Psalm 51 "A broken and contrite heart God shall not despise." Being honest before God as in Psalm 139 "Search me Oh Lord and see if there be any wicked way in me." These are prayers for grace. Edited October 23, 2021 by Mike Mclees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwikphilly Posted October 23, 2021 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 96 Topic Count: 307 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 18,136 Content Per Day: 4.63 Reputation: 27,817 Days Won: 327 Joined: 08/03/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted October 23, 2021 14 hours ago, Mike Mclees said: Not just any sin but a particular sin. . For an example maybe alcohol or drug addiction. pornography We always sin in some way but we cannot ignore it as it was something we could overcome ourselves. We must pray everyday because of weakness in one form or another. This is what Jesus dies for us for. It is said attitude is everything. Blessings Mike This is that really important moment when the "Christian" must ask himself "Am I truly Saved"and only that person can answer that......sometimes that "particular" sin is a bondage of the flesh that has its foothold and the Believer has not yet submitted "his flesh" to partake of Jesus Finished Work on the cross,does this mean he will burn in hell for eternity? I'm not sure and I couldn't be sure because I do not know the heart of the man-God Does however We don't even know our own heart but God surely Does,so if there is some particular "sin" that continues on & on after accepting Christ then perhaps they are not Saved & though the words were confessed it was done so with an unrepentant heart OR they are Saved but will suffer the reprocussions in the flesh because of this thorn in the flesh and never REcive the more abundant life available(here & now) afforded us by Jesus Finshed Work on that cross I believe there is a time in the Born Again Believers life those "sins"of the flesh being at odds with the spirit can be a terrible struggle before He learns WHO he is in Christ Jesus.....we are a work in progress as long as we are housed in these mortal bodies However,I use the term "sin of the Flesh" because its simply bondage of the flesh while the spirit is Sealed for the Day of Redemption.....compared to a sin like "murder" a premeditated murder where it is fueled by pure hatred,this person cannot be Born Again,Jesus Does Not Abide in him All in all it is a good question for someone to ask themselves "Am I truly Saved" because if sin is constantly an issue then something is terrible wrong.....plus,if someone must ask,"Am I truly Born Again" then something is wrong there as well,to be in Relationship with God in Christ you have His Blessed Assurances and should be bold & confident to approach His Throne of Grace Perhaps its the Obstinate Learner,lol With love-in Christ,KWik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walty Posted October 23, 2021 Group: Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 5 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 44 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 75 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/27/2015 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/14/1971 Share Posted October 23, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 1:19 PM, WordSword said: “If we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins” (Heb 10:26 KJV).” “If we deliberately continue sinning after we have received knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice that will cover these sins” (NLT). In context, who was the book of Hebrews written too and for? And, what sacrifice was the author relating to in; "there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins"? The BLOOD of our Lord? As the ancient Jewish people were being persecuted for this "new thing" living for Christ, after they "received knowledge of the truth" in Jesus, desiring to flee persecution, being tempted to return to their "old path" under the law of sacrifice, there remaineth no longer any sacrifice that "will cover these sins." Jesus's blood not just covers our sins, but washes them away FOREVER. When God FORGIVES, we're FORGIVEN indeed. As far as the east is from the west, He remembers our sins no more. If our Lord commands his disciples to FORGIVE 70 X 7, how much more will He forgive us, and our sins if we REPENT. The book of Hebrews was written to the Christian Jews who were being tempted to go back to the Laws of the Torah. Us modern Christian, who twists Scriptures FOR OUR OWN AGENDAS AND LUSTS, not really understanding the DEPTH of the LOVE of God, that he GAVE His only son for the remission of sins. To REMIT, not to RETAIN. Yes, there is serious consequences for living in unrepentant sin. Every new day is a testimony of another chance to repent. You can see God's grace in every breath that may lead to repentance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwikphilly Posted October 23, 2021 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 96 Topic Count: 307 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 18,136 Content Per Day: 4.63 Reputation: 27,817 Days Won: 327 Joined: 08/03/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted October 23, 2021 Blessings Walty 26 minutes ago, Walty said: The book of Hebrews was written to the Christian Jews who were being tempted to go back to the Laws of the Torah. Yep,we covered that on page 1 ......Context is KEY!Thanks for bringing it up again,so important to understand who,what,when ,where & why..... With love-in Christ,Kwik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 13 hours ago, Mike Mclees said: Jesus said Many believe they are above the rest and shall be counted as first, and they will believe that the sinner will be last but find they are first. Jesus said of those who knew that they should be last shall find their sins forgotten as if they never happened. It is important we know this so we will not have to go through life in misery but dance with Joy. The book will be opened and their name written in gold. There will be a special mansion waiting for them and they will not have to wait in some long line to get to it.. The Pharisee went to the Temple to pray and saw a sinner near by. He thought Oh God I am glad I am not like the sinner. The Sinner said have mercy on me Oh Lord, a sinner. It was the sinner who went Home justified and he probably went home with garments clean and white. When the Pharisee saw him he stood in wonder. Thanks for the reply, but I don't know what issue you are wanting to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Walty said: what sacrifice was the author relating to in; "there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins"? The BLOOD of our Lord? As the ancient Jewish people were being persecuted for this "new thing" living for Christ, after they "received knowledge of the truth" in Jesus, desiring to flee persecution, being tempted to return to their "old path" under the law of sacrifice, there remaineth no longer any sacrifice that "will cover these sins." Thanks for your reply and comments! Yes, through the entirety of the NT, esp. in the Pauline epistles, many new believers in Christ were a bit indifferent about Christianity, until they became more knowledgeable and better understanding of it. Concerning 10:26, like 6:4-6, I believe the primary theme is that they are on the supposition that had they "sinned willfully" etc. or had they "fallen away," none could be saved again. In these passages and others like them there is never anything affirmative about believers actually doing such as to truly apostatize. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mclees Posted October 23, 2021 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 158 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 1,915 Content Per Day: 0.80 Reputation: 910 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/15/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted October 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Walty said: In context, who was the book of Hebrews written too and for? And, what sacrifice was the author relating to in; "there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins"? The BLOOD of our Lord? As the ancient Jewish people were being persecuted for this "new thing" living for Christ, after they "received knowledge of the truth" in Jesus, desiring to flee persecution, being tempted to return to their "old path" under the law of sacrifice, there remaineth no longer any sacrifice that "will cover these sins." Jesus's blood not just covers our sins, but washes them away FOREVER. When God FORGIVES, we're FORGIVEN indeed. As far as the east is from the west, He remembers our sins no more. If our Lord commands his disciples to FORGIVE 70 X 7, how much more will He forgive us, and our sins if we REPENT. The book of Hebrews was written to the Christian Jews who were being tempted to go back to the Laws of the Torah. Us modern Christian, who twists Scriptures FOR OUR OWN AGENDAS AND LUSTS, not really understanding the DEPTH of the LOVE of God, that he GAVE His only son for the remission of sins. To REMIT, not to RETAIN. Yes, there is serious consequences for living in unrepentant sin. Every new day is a testimony of another chance to repent. You can see God's grace in every breath that may lead to repentance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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