Bible Discussion Thread

Here are the verses that help us understand Matthew 5 in relation to "Soul Perfection " --- Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God 1 Jn. 3:9 . As saints, we do not sin in the realm of our spirit, because our spirit has been made completely righteous at salvation. Old things have passed away all things have become new. The Spirit of God dwells in the realm of our spirit, and it is a completely holy habitation, having been justified and positionally sanctified. However, the realm of the soul is an entirely different story. Thus, the apostle John could say this: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us 1 Jn. 1:8, 10 . The verses quoted above may sound in conflict, but they are not, when we understand that chapter 3 is referring to the spirit of man while chapter 1 is referring to the soul. Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not 1 Jn. 3:6 .