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1 John 1:20, If we say that we have not sinned,

That's what is called a Perfect Tense. That is, you have never sinned up to this point, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

What does that mean?

Paul says all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. We have all of the Old Testament scriptures that talk about the corruption of man and the sinfulness of man, and all of the New Testament scriptures that talk about man's sin, the total depravity of man.

And some of the Gnostics said "I've never sinned. It was my body, not me!"

If we say that we have not sinned, we're making God a liar because God says in His word you're a sinner. And if you say you have not sinned, His word is not in you. You're not saved!

I hope this helps, God bless!!!

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1 John 1:7 continued:

And that's what happens with a believer. The moment that you receive Christ, you are cleansed and forgiven for all of your sins.

But we're still out in the world during the day. We need our "walk" cleansed. There's still some stain from the world and its influence that is running interference in our relationship with the Lord.

At the beginning of John Chapter 15, Jesus told the disciples that you are cleansed through the word which "I have" spoken unto you, indicating that everything Jesus said to them, they were in the process of being cleansed every time He talked to them.

So it's interesting, if we walk in the light "as" He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ "is" cleansing, continuously, us from all sin.

1 John 3:6, Whoever abides in Him, that is, in the Lord, does not sin:

Wow! A Christian does not sin according to the scriptures. Please let me explain.

Again, the word abides is a Present Participle, (abiding). Whoever has Him abiding "is" Present Tense, not sinning, (continuously) as a habit of life.

We're not talking about committing an act of sin. We're talking about committing sin continuously, a lifestyle of not surrendering to Christ.

But this is a condition. Whoever is continuously remaining in Him, does not practice sin, ever! I can never go back and live the old lifestyle I lived before I received Christ. It's impossible.

In contrast: Whoever sins, and again that's a Participle. Whoever is continuously sinning has not seen Him, neither have they known Him. That's a pretty bold statement to make!

I will send a Part 3 (final part, I promise!) and give you my understanding of 1 John 1:10

Adam,

I can share with you my understanding of the verses you gave. I think this might help.

In 1 John 1:7, But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another,

But notice this:

While we are having this fellowship, and He is the light, right? The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. That's partly what happens in fellowship when we're in His word. He brings conviction.

The psalmist in Psalm 119 also said that God's word is a lamp unto his feet. God's word is a light. And whenever we're under the influence of the Holy Spirit in our study of the word of God, God brings conviction because He shines the light and brings conviction.

But notice this: The blood of Jesus Christ His Son, first of all, is cleansing. It shows a continuous action.

Secondly, notice what he says: Us! He didn't say you. He said us. He's including himself. Whenever we have fellowship together in the light, as we walk in the light as God is the light, He is cleansing us.

Jesus didn't just die for my sins on the cross, and die so I would be forgiven, and I'm forgiven once. I'm forgiven for all of my sins. But Jesus left us a teaching in John Chapter 13.

Remember when He washed the disciple's feet. He took a towel, and got down and did the slave servant duties, and began to wash the disciple's feet.

And when He came to Peter, Peter said you're not going to wash my feet. I should be washing your feet. You're the Lord. So Jesus tells Peter, if you don't let me wash your feet, you have no part with me.

So Peter says "Give me a bath then!"

And Jesus says no, you don't need that either. Once you have been totally cleansed, all you need is your feet washed.

And that's what happens with a believer. The moment that you receive Christ, you are cleansed and forgiven for all of your sins.

But we're still out in the world during the day. We need our "walk" cleansed.

I'm out of space so I will send a part 2

Hello Free,

I read Heb. 6:1 and the verses before and after. This theme is concerning those who should already be mature in their faith and doctrine, but are not. Therefore, they will need "milk" and return to the basic doctrines of our faith and be refreshed and convinced of them as the Holy Spirit brings them understanding, strengthening their faith so that they can then go on to be ready for "meat", that is, more weighty doctrines that are more difficult to understand and teach.

Paul is not denouncing the basic doctrines that come first in our walk of faith, such as baptism, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, eternal judgment. This "milk" begins with repentance from dead works and faith towards God. I think that often people come to the Lord in faith and then jump to things that are more for mature people who already have all the basics in place. These "newbies" need to tarry more in the "milk" doctrines until these are understood and applied to their lives before they go on to more "meaty" doctrines.

But those who have tarried long in the basics of the faith should be equipped to move on to "meat" and gain understanding in these matters in order to be qualified to teach others, especially those who are in need of "milk" and need help to move on towards maturity.

Thanks for bringing this up. At first read, if taken in isolation, the verse seems to say that these principles of Christ are to be left behind. But Paul is not saying that we abandon these principles of Christ, but we are to move on towards maturity in Him because our faith and walk with Jesus will be challenged again and again and even with persecution. Therefore, we are to not be complacent or slothful, but move on towards perfection so that we will not be led into apostasy when our faith is severely challenged by evil.

Hebrews 5:11-6:12

I seek the council of brothers and sisters in Christ on two verses which at first glance seem in opposition. One seems to say we have no sin when abiding in Christ and the other says if we deny that we're sinners then the truth and his Word is not in us. When reading the context around each, each verse seems to double down on each statement. Both seem to be addressed toward Christians, like 1 John 1:7.

Any thoughts?

"Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him." 1 John 3:6 KJV

"If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us." 1 John 1:10 KJV

Thanks again Brother Jesse.

I saw that, I knew what you meant.

God bless.

An ex husband was abusive. I prayed hard for 9 years that the hurting will stop. One day, I came home and he had a kitchen knife , threatening to end my life, with no fault of my own. He's diagnosed from the USN with mental health issues with medications to take forever to calm him. I took my Bible and pressed it on him while saying , " In the Name of Jesus, Satan, get out of my husband", after I said this several times, he passed out and lost consciousness. Thank you Lord for your protection. I filed a restraining order against this man and was divorced a year later.

I have been thinking the same thing!

LisaI have prayed for you and for your caregivers. You have a kind spirit towards your caregivers. In the mighty name of Christ and His love, Cye

Dear all, you are dearly loved by the Lord Jesus Christ and have fellowship with Him by the Holy Spirit. and in Him we are brothers and sisters and family with God Himself. Never forget that on your walk here on Earth. There will come a day Revelation 20:11 which we would like to have a discussion about. That day will be a weird day. Here is plain text. But now brothers and sisters are here on Earth and we are witnesses to everyone we meet, right? Even though we long for Home, we know that the time will come when we will be allowed home. Thanks be to God and have all the praise for our work.



I woke up this morning singing to the Lord in my mouth and heart. It must have been a beautiful dream of peace and of the Lord Himself! May worship be with me all day, I pray, Amen. Then I opened the Bible in Hebrews 6:1 reading the beautiful words probably Paul has written, influenced, inspired by the Lord Himself. And as so many Christians struggle with. In the New Testament they are put together as a common thread. So we WILL understand them eventually.

The words you read here are to be read in the Spirit of revelation and wisdom so that you find out for yourselves what the rest of the words and sets in the chapter are about, is the truth we are searching for. The truth we can testify to for hungry people outside the scheme. And we are also starving for God. He will give us both food and water that live and that will go into the eternal dwellings! Go out in peace everyone and know that you are the bearer of a light, a truth, a love like no other on this planet. And it/are will last forever. Amen

Stay close to Him and His word. For remember we shall search and seek, and we shall find. And we must seek more to not be deprived of what we have. When we have received much from the Lord, He will give us more. All in His Glory, Hallelujah Amen. Love u all in Christ Jesus.

Thanks Jema.

Please remember me and my family today in your prayers

Numbers Chapter 8

This chapter first speaks about Aaron lighting the lamps for the 7 branched candlestick, This was specifically Aaron's duty.

Next, the Levites are consecrated. They bath and are anointed by Moses, The people lay their hands upon their heads.

This account is described more fully in Leviticus.

As believers in Christ, the Holy Spirit illuminates our souls in for us to understand the Scriptures. We are to continually yield to Him and not resist or quench His work in us.

We are to give ourselves wholly to serving God in whatever respect He appoints for us. In order to fulfill our service to God, we need to constantly surrender our will to His as Jesus did, and do so with faith.

It is our responsibility to do all things to glorify God and avoid all things that are contrary to us giving him honor, glory, and praise.

Brother Spencer,

You are welcome. I was about to delete my post due to a rather embarrassing error I made, but I'll just correct myself and let you know that I did not mean to say that Jesus needed to repent.

So my correction should read as follows:

"This was why Jesus went through the Mikveh. He (did not) need to repent, and it wasn't to set an example for us. It was to fulfill all righteousness.

God bless!

Dear Rojofax, I will pray for you.

Dear Heavenly Father, we ask of You in the name of Jesus to protect Rojofax and her husband as they cut down this tree. Do not let anything go awry with the cutting and climbing, nor with those on the ground, nor with falling branches and the tree trunk. Keep all persons and structures safe. We thank you for your love for us and for the protection you give us every moment. You are great and awesome, how wonderful You are! We trust that this project will go safely for Rojomax and her husband today. Amen.

Please pray for my husband and me. We are finishing up cutting down a trees and pray for safety and prosperity. God bless you all.

There is one main fulfillment I have received from God's Word, and that is our Farther is not the God of confusion, but of peace!

I would like to say, thank you Yahavah (Ahavah) for giving us the translators that translated your Word in English as a novel with the 'Four Ws' for each chapter so it could be easily understood. I find it to be so easy to understand, when 'rightly divided' that it can be read and taught with peace. Reading and teaching 'verse by verse' and 'chapter by chapter.'

thank you

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Thank you Duncan , I always enjoy reading your posts .

A few Bible reading thoughts:

"And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him." 1 John 2:28-29

"Abide" is an action. Some translations say "continue" or "remain" or "keep" in Him. This makes it seem like its a choice and freewill to follow Jesus. That it won't be forced upon you against your will, or that it won't be done for you.

"He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him." 1 John 2:4 KJV

Some say those who already know and follow Jesus have no choice but to be perfect and sinless and don't need to do anything, can even love the world, ( 1 John 2:15) but is that true?

"If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:" 1 John 1:6 KJV

Some people assume they are Christians and Christ followers- saved and done and don't have to do anything, because book of life, and all that stuff, right? They think they can stop following Christ and have fun in the world and still get invited to heaven. But the above verse makes it conditional, if you do this, then... But another if... 1 John 1:9.

2 Peter 3:17 - How could someone who already assumes he's saved fall from his secure position like this verse says?

2 Peter 3:14 - It says to make an effort to be spotless and blameless, but some people are claiming that effort is bad, and not making effort is good. So one side is true and one side is false. Man vs. God's word. Who will I choose to believe?

God is so merciful that if He is to deal with us according to our sins none of us would stand, we will all be in Hell remember the Generation that was in the times Of Noah God dealt with them and all perished excerpt those 8 people in the ark Noah a preacher of righteousness and his family.

The mercy of God is in display each day of our lives therefore lets us Give thanks to the Lord for His mercy endures forever Amen.

As its written in Psalms 103:8:10

8The LORD is merciful and gracious,

Slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

9He will not always chide:

Neither will he keep his anger for ever.

10He hath not dealt with us after our sins;

Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

And IF God was to mark our sins, where would you be?

David did not pray and asked the Lord if it was okey to number the Israelite's and when he was warned that this might bring Judgement but paid no attention neither did, He put God first before embarking on such a task. David knew very well who God was and he should have sort after Gods counsel first before taking any steps.

This event is even evident in our daily Lives a christians we tend to take the initiatives without seeking Gods will though prayer.

David was at fault and as its written in Proebers 8:8 All the words of my mouth are with righteousness.

Nothing crooked or perverse is in them.

Please Pray for understanding and God is faithful He will Give your Freely Amen.

Amen Gigi.

God bless you.

Hello S. Spencer.

I agree, the church never has been "Plan B". God preordained that Jesus would be the Head of believers before creation just as His coming and salvation work was preordained before creation.

As to the salvation of the Jews, Jews are still turning to Jesus since He came. However, most do not, because, as you said, their eyes are blinded, and their ears will not hear the wonderful news of their Messiah, Jesus.

There will, indeed be a time when they will see and hear, and their hearts will be transformed so that they will come to Jesus as a nation. Israelites from all over the world will hear the voice of Jesus and turn to Him. How wonderful that will be.

Believers must continue to reach out to Jews they know with the gospel. Since, how can they hear without someone to tell them. We have the joyful task of sharing the truth about Jesus with them. Their view of Him is warped by sinful teachings.

When this turning happens as a nation is not yet known. But it could be near or far off. God knows and will bring it about. Then the believing Israelites will be joined with the Gentile believers to the body of Christ forever as one people of God.

Hi Grace. Why don't you read Ecclesiastes chapter 12: read the whole chapter with understanding and you will see where the body goes and where the spirit and soul go. The spirit is not separated from "self" for the spirit is the intellect of the soul. So the soul with the spirit goes back to our Father who created it and this old flesh body goes back to dust from whence it came.

When the "silver cord breaks, or the "old pot breaks, our head". No matter if that fetus is one minute old, or this old flesh body is one hundred years old. Ecclesiastes is written to the man that walks under the sun. Have a blessed day.

BAPTISM BY THE HOLYSPIRIT.

1 Corinthians 12:131 Corinthians 12:13 (KJV)

For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit..

Water baptism didn't perform this.

John's baptism was a ritual baptism of repentance to the lost sheep of Israel.

Water baptism today is a ritual baptism of what the Spirit of God does.

It is a important ceremony practiced since the early Church.

It's done "By" believers.

God bless.

Hi my name is Lisa. im struggling with people that are supposed to take care of me but some are doing things to hurt me.i know alot of folks who do things to hurt others are hurting there Selfs also.i pray for the people that are supposed to take care of me.please pray for the caregivers who is hurting me i pray for the other people who are under there care i pray for myself please pray also

the Lord says to pray for those who hurt you .my question is does the person that is hurting you have to ask for forgiveness to you for you to forgive them? can someone help me understand this please?

Thanks Free.

God bless you.

I love you too.

Please remember me and my family today in your prayers