Right. Jude talks about those who pervert the gospel of grace for sensuality and deny our only master and lord Jesus Christ, and say they’re condemned (they were condemned before the foundations of the world) I think we find an example of this perverting the gospel of grace in rev 2 in the lady of jezebel teaching others to fornicate with her. Jesus said “I gave her time to repent and she refused to repent” This is living after the flesh. Perverting the gospel of grace. Living lawlessly, and perverting the gospel is using grace to justify living lawlessly (“we’re not under the law, so let’s sin”) The grace of God does account for sin, of course the example you gave and the account Paul gives in chapter 7. “That which I want to do I do not, and that which I ought to do I don’t” continuing in that he understands that what he does is evil which means his conscious bares witness that the law of God is good. So it is no longer him that does it, but sin that dwells in his flesh. Therefore there no condemnation for those who are in Jesus Christ who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. I think it’s important to make a distinction here that walking after the Spirit is referring to cooperating with sanctification. We know that the Holy Spirit sanctifies those who are indwelled by him, and those who are indwelled by him are saved. Ephesians 1:13-14 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the guaranteeof our inheritance until we acquire possession of it,2 to the praise of his glory. The Holy Spirit is received after we believe (I received Him in Baptism and many accounts in the Bible minus an exception or so all have them receiving the Holy Spirit at baptism) So in belief you get baptized and receive the Holy Spirit. Once you have the Holy Spirit inside you, He is a guarantee of your inheritance (part of that is salvation) So if we receive the Holy Spirit at baptism, when we first believe and he guarantees our salvation, the only possible way to “Lose” salvation is to “lose” the Holy Spirit. Can a sincere Christian sin away salvation? No, Roman’s 7, Romans 8. Can someone who refuses to cooperate with the Holy Spirit lose salvation? Perhaps. See Jude. Of course, some people believe it is a fine line, i however do not. I believe it is a MASSIVE GULF. Attitude is a good way to put it, I’m agreeing with you by the way lol. Just putting this here to add on. But there is a major gulf between trying to be a good Christian and having times where you’re better or worse at that And out right perverting the gospel and turning God’s grace into a license to sin. John puts it very frankly. Do not sin, but if you do sin, we have an advocate : Jesus Christ who will forgive us all of our sins.

Then David continued in sin right?

The bible doesnt say David found himself continually missing the mark.

he ordered the murder of the man who yelled at him when he passed by fleeing his Absalom on his death bed talking to his Solomon, so yeah all the way till the end@@dann285

@@dann285 He continued to sin. He wasn’t perfect ever. Mind you, what David did was on-going. He committed adultery in his heart, then committed adultery with Bathsheba, then tried to cover it up with a lie and when that didn’t work, he covered it up with a murder and a lie. This took time, it was an ongoing thing.

Amen!

Then essentially you're saying that salvation is not only believing in the death, burial, and resurrection for your justification and remission of sins. You're essentially saying that salvation is partially works-based and the Bible is clear that there is no grace in that. Because you say that you "cannot continue to live in sin". The correct statement is we should not continue to live a sinful lifestyle, but sin is sin, and no many is justified by his own righteousness because we are sinful and would fall short.

@@willp.8120 No, I am not essentially saying that. I am “essentially” saying that our salvation fully depends on the work of Christ in us, evidenced by a sincere desire to turn from sin. If we are motivated to continue sinning, we need to examine ourselves to see if we are truly in the faith. Our sanctification is not our work, but God’s work in us. Should not vs. can not is merely semantics. It’s the same thing. If we should not allow ourselves to sin, then the proper attitude is “I cannot continue to sin.” That’s God’s work in us. Edit: perhaps “must not” is more correct.

@@Open2Reason > If we are motivated to continue sinning, we need to examine ourselves to see if we are truly in the faith. Hi Brandon, you are confusing SALVATION with SERVICE, God keeps those ideas separate in scripture. SALVATION is a free gift that cannot be earned. SERVICE to the Lord is for rewards that are earned. For SALVATION I don't have to keep the law to be saved, to prove I'm saved (Acts 15:24). For SERVICE to the Lord I do have to keep the law to have FELLOWSHIP with my heavenly Father God, to be approved, to be perfect (mature), to be "in the faith", to do the will of God. In reference to salvation Paul writes in Romans 11:5-6 God has decided at this present time to save people by grace, not grace plus living a holy life or repenting of sin or not practicing sin. Grace and works do not mix when it comes to SALVATION. Romans 11:5-6 5 Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace. 6 And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work. The Apostles had a meeting about whether someone who has faith must also keep the law to be saved. The Mosaic law has the Ten Commandments in it. They concluded by saying they never commanded anyone to keep the law after faith...TO STAY SAVED. Acts 15:24 24 Since we have heard that some who went out from us have troubled you with words, unsettling your souls, saying, “You must be circumcised and keep the law”-to whom we gave no such commandment The people who teach you must keep the law, AFTER you believe, for SALVATION, are false brethren (Galatians 2:4, Matthew 7:23), because they don't believe what Christ did on the cross gives EVERLASTING life. Its only temporary life until they practice sin again, supposedly proving they were never saved. Living a Holy life isn't AUTOMATIC because the Holy Spirit is present. The bible teaches the only way to grow in Christ, to abide in Him, is to read the scriptures and do what it says. If a Christian does this they will go from immaturity to maturity. What if a Christian doesn't do this? This means they are CARNAL and will act in the flesh, it doesn't mean they aren't saved. If Holiness were AUTOMATIC than Paul would never have to warn any believer of anything they are doing wrong because the Holy Spirit would fix the problem eventually. A Christians sins are paid for completely by the cross and God gives Christians the ability to have POWER over sin in SERVING the Lord which is what Paul is talking about when he says Romans 6:12-14 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace. Christians have to "become" servants to God, its not AUTOMATIC. 22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. Living a Holy life, pleasing the Lord is by a believer's choice. If a Christian is motivated to continue sinning that doesn't mean he isn't born again, it means he is abiding in the flesh or it means he is immature in the faith or both, nothing more. Since tares look just like the wheat (outwardly) and since a born again Christian can abide in the flesh as well as the Holy Spirit, and since the bible shows examples of believers who practice sin, and since God says you can't tell a tare from a wheat and since some believers can lose their faith, are still saved, you can't tell from appearance who a born again believer is from the way they act. The idea that every "true" Christian will grow in holiness over time is only true for maturing Christians, NOT FOR EVERY SINGLE ONE.

@@Open2Reason If someone believes in the work of Christ, that is all that matters for salvation. How many works or sins you do has nothing to do with that.

I think Romans 6 is the part where Paul describes God's work in the believer. So, in a sense there will be a focus on us when discussing sanctification. Not sure why you have an issue with that. Do you think God needs sanctification? If not then surely this section of Romans is about our sanctification.

@@iThinkBiblically I have an issue with looking at fruit as evidence of Salvation. Fruit is evidence of maturity. Paul said some believers are babies in Christ, especially the Christians at Corinth. Sanctification is a life long process and most Christians fail terribly. Imagine telling them that “you are not saved”. That’s terrible and unbiblical. You can’t say salvation is by grace alone through faith and then turn and say you will have to produce good works. That’s backloading works to salvation. Our evidence of salvation is the risen Christ. Born again believer should walk in their new life, knowing that all their sins have been forgiven. Telling someone that they need to see a change in behaviour as evidence of salvation is dangerous as one will constantly look to themselves worrying if they have changed enough, instead of just taking God at his word, ie he that has the Son has life. If good works come naturally, why does God chasten is then? We are even told that we will all stand at the judgement seat of Christ and some believers will lose everything. How would you explain that, if works come naturally?

​@@thomaskangai2068When you say 'some believers will lose everything ' are you speaking of the works being tried by fire, but not passing the test? Yet and still the soul of the believer is still saved? Just curious

@@emmanuelmoses7249 Yes. We shall give an account of everything we do. Even the good we do shall be weighed. But the judgement of the believer will not lead to condemnation, because we are justified instantly the moment we believe the gospel. Our sins as believers are not covered by the precious blood of Christ, they are completely removed as if they were never there. No believer is condemned or shall ever be condemned. That’s why the gospel is the good news, when it comes to salvation, works are not part of the equation, wether we talking about before or after salvation. All the scriptures most people like to use to try to slide works in are exhortations for us to do good like Titus 3:8 says. I don’t think a born again believer can live in unrepentant sin and have peace, chastisement is not fun and games like Heb 12:11 says.

​@@emmanuelmoses7249Yes that is correct. Ypu cannot lose salvation. It is a free gift that we were given for putting our faith in Christ that He died for our sins. Their will many carnal believers in heaven, more so then well behaved church folks who put their trust mostly in their behavior imho

I agree in many ways. The older I get and the closer I walk with God, the more sinful I realize I am. The bigger is the gap I see between my best actions and a Holy and Righteous God. No one can rely on their “good” works, and I'm not sure that is what this individual is promoting. We are saved by the redeeming blood of Christ. BUT John says… 3And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. 4Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him. -1 John 2:3-4 ESV No believer obeys all of God’s commandments perfectly. But the one who John points out here is the one who claims to walk with God but does not. It is possible to obey all the “rules” and still not have fellowship with God. But by willfully not keeping His commandments, one actively denies their fellowship with Him. John does not hesitate to call these people liars.

Amen, Christ alone, grace by faith alone. Nothing we can do, all Jesus

The reason is simple Paul was just that the biggest sin around, and Christians were so afraid of Paul because he had killed hundreds, probably thousands of Christians, and he enjoyed it killing God's children is a great sin greater than sleeping with some women who is married or murder of someone who was not a Christian the Bible is clear if you kill Christians your punishment is far greater than anything else

amen. this guy wants to label everyone a heretic in his videos but doesnt understand the elementary things of the faith and commits the galatian heresy.

why does Jesus say if you lose your life you will find it ?

Yeah, the KZfaq teacher is a false teacher who doesn't understand that the Bible teaches that a Christian cannot lose their salvation because salvation is not predicated on what we do, but rather on our faith in Christ.

Here’s something I wrote to someone who was mixing works with grace: Me: “Works is works… Grace is grace. We are saved by grace, not by works. There’s works and then there’s grace. There’s works of the flesh and works of the Spirit, and both are still works; the latter doesn’t apply to salvation any more than the former. Person: “Being obedient to the teachings, commands, statues and decrees.” Me: “This is works of the law…” Person: “The other works is that of the world and yourself.” Me: This goes against the law and is sin. My overall response… Here’s the issue: The law does not save anyone, the law only condemns (Romans 3:19-21), because the requirement for the law is to keep it perfectly; if you break one law, you break all the law (James 2:10). If the law must be kept at all, all the law must be kept. Sin is the transgression of the law (1 John 3:4), which means keeping the law is the opposition to sin. Thing is, since the law only exposes you and makes your sin known, the law does nothing for you except condemn you. So you’re stuck in a loop. Paul spoke of this in Romans 7. This is why Christ came, because only He could perfectly keep the law and ultimately defeat sin and death, as death, which is the result of sin (Romans 6:23), could not hold Him. That’s why we must believe IN HIM to be saved; once you believe in Christ, your sins are eternally forgiven and you receive the GIFT of eternal salvation and the Holy Spirit, Who SEALS you unto the Day of Redemption (Ephesians 4:30). To be clear, we should not grieve the Holy Spirit, but we are sealed unto the Day of Redemption, which is the Rapture, which takes place before the tribulation. The Gospel is very simple: Believe in the death, burial and resurrection of Christ; He lived a life we could not, died a death we deserve, and rose from the dead, defeating both sin and death so that we could have eternal life via His imputed righteousness (this is ultimately Grace). I didn’t write this part in that comment, but I’m going to go back and add this…

@@Nighhhts That’s excellent notes. I even took some notes because I liked the way you worded some things. If I were defining the Gospel, I’d say something as follows: The Greek word for gospel, euangelion, means “the good news.” The good news is that salvation is a free gift from God and that our Lord Jesus conquered sin and death for us through His death on the Cross and resurrection from the dead. Jesus’ work on the Cross did 2 things for us. Jesus didn’t just take away our sins, but He also imputes to us His righteousness. We receive this free gift of salvation by faith in Jesus’ finished work on the Cross; and it is not by our efforts at all. I like stressing our new nature in Christ, because I think that is critical for people’s understanding that a Christian cannot lose their salvation. We have literally been changed. We are made up of body (flesh), soul (personality), and spirit (God’s breath of life). By faith, Jesus’ resurrection purified and made holy our spirits. He did nothing for our flesh. Our flesh still harbors our sin and by nature is always defiant against God. Jesus is going to raise up new bodies for us one day. Our soul (personality) is becoming sanctified (made more holy) through God’s discipline and our spiritual growth. Our soul is always battling between the desires of the flesh and the desires of our new spirit. Our spirit has already been made like Christ and is ready for Heaven since conversion. The Holy Spirit in us seals us for that day. Titus 3:3-5 says, "...He saved us not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior..." We had a literal rebirth of our spirits the moment we got saved. Ephesians 4:24 says, “…and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” Your new self was created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness, which is why the new you is incapable of sinning (1 Jo 3:9). God gave you Jesus’ righteousness. Hebrews 10:10, and verse 14 say we have been made perfect and holy forever. We are a new creation in Christ. The old has gone; the new has come (2 Co. 5:17). Job 32:8 defines what our spirit is. It says, “But it is the spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.” It says that our spirit is the breath of the Almighty and this is what gives us understanding. Our spirit is what gives us understanding and connects our minds to God. Animals lack this. This is why humans are capable of prayer and understanding and animals are not. Recall when God created the animals, He spoke them into existence. He said, “Let there be sea…and land animals…” and it was so. When God got to Adam, He breathed His own breath into his nostrils the breath of life. We have God’s spirit in us. That is why we can understand who God is. Animals don’t have understanding because they were not created with the breath of the Almighty. Because of Adam’s sin, we are born with a contaminated body, soul, and spirit. Christ purifies our spirit because of our faith. When we drop our bodies in death, then our soul will no longer be under the influence of the flesh and we are immediately completely fit for Heaven without any purgatory or need for Christ to have die again to purify anything we might have done just prior to dying.

@@statesman6379 1Jn 3:6 No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him. 1Jn 3:7 Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. 1Jn 3:8 The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's work. 1Jn 3:9 No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God's seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God. 1Jn 3:10 This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not God's child, nor is anyone who does not love their brother and sister. (NIV)

@@brianmatthews4323 This is talking about 2 things: our new nature in Christ, and how to spot an obvious Christian. The theme of 1 John is fellowship: i.e., abiding with God. Notice that it says that the believer “cannot sin.” It doesn’t say that they don’t continue to sin; rather, it says that they cannot sin. It is impossible for a believer to sin because God’s seed remains in him, and he cannot sin because he has been born of God. This is regarding your new nature in Christ. Romans 3:10 says that there is no one righteous not even one. Salvation requires perfection. It requires that we are righteous. No one is righteous. James said that if we break one law then we are guilty of breaking them all. Only our faith in Christ justifies us and imputes Jesus’ righteousness to our spirits. In the Gospel of John, John teaches how to get saved: by faith alone. In the epistles of John, this same John teaches how a saved Christian maintains fellowship with God. This requires works and obedience; salvation requires only faith.

Are we continuing on the path of salvation, or did we perhaps never fully embrace it in the first place?

You don't see the many flaws and Biblical contradictions that you said?

yeah... this is how I would have interpreted that as well.. While in this life, there's nothing I can do to stop sinning... I can get better at defending from it, but even my thoughts betray me, let alone my actions and words from time to time..

@@Apoch86 what kind of sin are you guys talking about when saying i cannot stop sinning?

@@supersilverhazeroker by your own strength you can not.. And all of us, no matter the good we do, are condemned outside of Jesus.. Once saved, we begin the process of sanctification.. and while it is possible to overcome physical, outward sins, it is much harder to overcome the inward thoughts and feelings... by God's grace we can diminish these thoughts and feelings, but in this life, you will still battle unrighteous anger, and most likely lust, for the rest of your life, and those are sins themselves... The point is, we can live amongst the sin, and do our best to reject it, but until we are in glory, we will not be "free" of it (in a material temporal sense)... That's where I would err on the side of "I can live in it, and thanks be to God for His grace through that."

Yeah, I assumed some people would have voted that way and should have said so in the video. Glad to see you understand it differently now.

There is no verse in the Bible that says a Christian cannot stop sinning though, it's imperative that we realize that.

I think this comment reflects false teaching. It doesn't sound like you were born again if you left Christ.

@@iThinkBiblically I didn’t leave him I suppressed the Holy Spirit and went to my old ways many people do. I never stopped believing or loving him. I think what you preach is backloaded salvation.

You have correct doctrine. Through our faith, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit for the Day of Redemption. We cannot lose our salvation. We can lose our fellowship. It is possible to be a prodigal son and fall out of fellowship and God's blessings, but you remain His son through your faith and are still saved. The only exception to this is that a Christian can lose their salvation only if they forgo the very faith that keeps them saved. So if a Christian next week decides to become an atheist, or Buddhist, or Jehovah's Witness for example, then they have forgone their faith and lost their salvation. Salvation has nothing to do with what we do, but everything with Whom we believe.

@@statesman6379 I agree but the last part not sure myself as it’s a free gift of god I don’t know if he would take it away. Sinful Christians have earthly consequences such as pain, worry, empty without Christ, unfulfilled life, etc. As well we are told we lose position and rewards for not being obedient. Like you might get a tent instead of a mansion lol. But worse you will face Jesus in shame and regret. Can one lose his salvation personally I don’t think god would remove a promise of eternity with him, as it’s promised by believing faith

@@Everykneebows I'm not sure about what the "last part I am not sure about" is that you are referring to.

I really enjoyed studying it and I feel like there is a lot of meat I missed that's for sure!

What is the difference in living in sin and living under sin? Jesus. We as children of God are under sin and those living in sin are above us persecuting us while they live in sin hiding their sin in covetessness but we are in the light baring our sin. But it shall not always be this way for those who exalt themselves shall be abased and those who humble themselves shall be exalted

Paul said with his mind he serves the law of God but he also serves the law of sin with his flesh ? Romans 7:25 what does that mean paul is under sin ?

@@Sergio-xs7zq Paul in the later letters I think Timothy, he talks about how he wasn't walking right in the beginning but now he has readied himself to be offered up for sacrifice. I don't really understand this since Jesus made it clear he was the last sacrifice for sin and there needs to be no more?? But Paul in the beginning stumbled with sin of the flesh but in the latter letters he makes it clear he walks in righteousness.

@@jacobanderson63 ive never heard that interpretation. Ive always understood that paul was at his peak when he wrote that specifically john macarthur said

I John 3:9-10. You don't understand the NT.

​@@jdaze1 John was an apostle to the circumcision (Galatians 2:9) along with Peter, and James. They were not writing to Paul's gentile audience in the Body of Christ, as that would violate their agreement with Paul (Galatians 2:9). Those who are "born of God" are the born again nation of Israel (Isaiah 66) who are going to keep God's law perfectly without stumbling at a single point (James 2:10). That's not you, you are not a nation of priests, you are not a holy nation. You do not understand the New Testament. Read Romans 16:25, and understand the two programs, the mystery revealed to Paul (the Body of Christ), and the prophecy program designed for the nation of Israel. Read Romans 11, understand the fullness of Israel, and the fullness of the Gentiles. Two programs, two groups, two destinies. One will rule the earth and the nations (Israel), one will rule the heavenly places and judge angels (The Body of Christ).

@@VFXShawn Thanks! Folks need to understand that Context is Always Key! God bless you!

@@VFXShawn ​1 Corinthians 15:34, Paul talking "awake to righteousness, and do not sin, for some do not have the knowledge of God, I say this to your shame" 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10, Paul talking 1 Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. 2 For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; 4 that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, 5 not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God; 6 that no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we told you beforehand and solemnly warned you. 7 For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness. 8 Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you. 9 Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another, 10 for that indeed is what you are doing to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more, there's only one "program": Jesus there's only one "group": the Church you're nothing more than a Marcionite, and will suffer the second death for your heresy

@@gogeta0064 Explain the fullness of the Gentiles and the fullness of Israel in Romans 11.

Just small correction, 7:23 😁😊

@@Only1Christ - I was estimating but thanks 🙏 for straightening me out. When Caleb laughed I couldn’t help it - I laughed out loud.

Thanks mate. I actually had a printed copy when I was at the airport moving to the UK and I went to the bathroom and ripped it all up just in case they border agents got a copy of it... lol.

@@iThinkBiblically - I really enjoy your content big C.

Thanks mate :)

Simple formula: The times I went off on my own in the world, I became more like the world. When I spend most of my time with Him in the Scriptures, I become more like Him.

We all have a choice, either we can follow the flesh or follow the Spirit. Galatians 5:17

Mate u sin everyday. Dont act like ur sinless

We the body of Christ are not the direct target audience of the Jewish epistles (Hebrews, James, Peter, John, Jude). We ain't saved by works in this age and have peace with God.

You CANNOT be lost if you are a Born again Christian, your name is in the Lambs book of Life.

John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness Romans 2:5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; Ephesians 5:5-7 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the Wrath of God upon the children of disobedience Colossians 3:5-7 5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which things' sake the Wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: Revelation 16:19 And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath. Revelation 15:1 And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God Revelation 19:15 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. Revelation 14 19 And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God. Revelation 14 9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, 10 The same shall drink of the wine of the Wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: 11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name. Revelation 15:7 And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever

@@stevie6621 I would rest better serving God and avoiding sin then trusting my own interpretation of God's word and sinning like a fool, I cannot repay that debt but I trust I have no liberty to willingly engage in abominable sin. I know God will forgive every sin save one. But I do not see going about in sin as forgivable. i.e. a pastor engaging in extramarital affairs. One who claims Christ as their savior but has no intention of leaving their same sex partner. We cannot be without sin in this world but we certainly don't need to wallow in it without a conscious effort to repent.

He’s saying that when you believe in God then you “cannot sin” in his eyes because the real God doesn’t judge his children, Satan does. The law does not make a person righteous; believing in Jesus does.

Yeah, it wasn't his study bible, it was just the new translation his seminary did... really like it.

Thanks mate :) I've been reluctant in the past because I am ashamed of it all. But it was a good illustration for the passage in question :)

​@@iThinkBiblicallyYou've just made yourself more real and thereby more effective in your teaching.

The Christian life is a race, just keep walking and you'll get there to the finish line.

God is faithful to forgive. If we don't give up, then He won't give up on us.

Its great to see God working in the lives of those who turn to him!

Get alone with God on your knees and confess your sins. Tell Jesus you are sorry. Take the cup of salvation. Choose to believe/trust and obey Jesus. Confess your sins. Decide to trust and obey. Read the Bible and pray every day. Allow Jesus to purify your heart and change you. Ask Him to make you born again. Psalm 130:3 If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? Luke 7:47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. Luke 5:32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Romans 2:4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? Psalm 116 12 What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord Romans 11:22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off

God commands them to repent. It's not okay. They must repent or be lost. But if they do confess their sins and repent they will be forgiven. Evil imaginations are the same as the deed. Lust/adultery Hate/murder. Revelation 3 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent Are Christians who carry bitterness in their hearts, or greed, or selfishness, or unforgiveness, or callousness, or anger, Or pride, or indifference, or lust/porn, or hatred, or arrogance, or covetousness, Or self righteousness or contempt, or disregard for others, or a refusal to admit wrong or say sorry, or waste time on television, internet, games, or other idols instead prayer and Bible reading, and short temper or contempt and many such things. Are these Christians back slid? Are they lost? Are they damned for eternity? Are they allowed to repent? Are they hopeless? What if they have lived with a heart condition as such for six months, or a year or two or five or twenty- five or more? 1 John 3:15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him Jude 1:8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, Matthew 15 18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. 19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: 20 These are the things which defile a man Matthew 5 20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. 21 Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: 22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: 24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. 28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. 32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery. 46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? 47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

Thanks mate :)

That's encouraging mate! I really thought the chapter through. Steve Lawson also has a great series through Romans. He does it sitting at a table with a bunch of men studying with open bibles.

Thanks mate :)

It's a slightly different perspective. What he's conveying is that when you truly believe, undergo a spiritual transformation through Christ's sacrifice, and are guided by the Holy Spirit, you'll experience a process of sanctification. It's essential to remember that we are saved by Jesus' work on the Cross, not through our own efforts, my friend. Whether we choose to grow in our faith by embracing the teachings of scripture or feel challenged by them is ultimately a personal choice, and it's up to you to decide.

You're welcome :)

Glory to Yah.

Praise God!!

@iThinkBiblically Praise Yahuah, the father, and his only son, Yahusha Ha'Mashiach.

Thanks mate, keep pursuing holiness and sanctification! Spend time in prayer and worship and listen to the audio bible :) Keep going!

@@iThinkBiblically thanks I definitely will!

@@endtimesareuponus8930 sorry I’m not sure how to interpret that or if it’s aimed at me so not exactly sure how to respond but I’m certainly not perfect and don’t love my neighbour to the extent Christ wants and instructs me too but since giving him my life I’ve certainly gained a true sense of concern for everyone and anyone and desire for them to be saved and not face eternal judgement, and by the grace of god and work of his spirit it’s growing :)

@@endtimesareuponus8930 the west certainly is very evil. Though my parents had nothing to do with my addiction they don’t have the slightest clue about drugs and addiction and finding out about my issues which I’d hidden from them was a huge shock and learning experience for them on what addiction looks like and how a child who they raised in church, instilled godly values in since I was a baby and gave the best possible opportunities to make wise choices could get involved in that sin and addiction. the sole responsibility for my addiction is on me, thankfully god is good and Christ is a lot stronger than addiction and hopefully by his grace many Other addicts will be saved from it aswell, though I’m sure other situations could be related to the way parents raised their children definitely and as the bible says it would be better to have a millstone tied around your kneck and thrown in the sea than to lead gods children astray

I think one of the most important things you can do is spend time in worship by yourself and read the word (or listen to the audio bible).

Thanks for the encouragement!

Great verse!

Thanks Rochelle!

Yeah, I really wanted to just sit down and work through the chapter. It was a blessing for me and I'm going to focus on Romans 7 next.

There is something spiritual connected to it. So we do it by faith. Its being buried and risen again in spirit so the old man dies and the new man is born

Well said

Romans 7, brief summary: Romans 7:1: "Know ye not, brethren (for I speak to them that know the law), how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?" Paul begins by addressing those who understand the Mosaic law. He points out that the law has authority over a person for their entire life. Romans 7:2: "For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband." Paul uses the analogy of marriage to illustrate how a person is bound by the law as long as they are alive, but death (which symbolizes Christ's work on the cross) can free them from the law's dominion. Romans 7:3: "So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man." This verse continues the marriage analogy, emphasizing that if a woman marries another man while her husband is alive, it's considered adultery. But if her husband is dead, she is free from that law, and her remarriage is not adultery. Romans 7:4: "Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God." Paul relates the analogy to believers, explaining that they have become "dead to the law" through Christ's sacrifice. They are now free to be united with Christ, producing spiritual fruit that honors God. Romans 7:5: "For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death." Paul acknowledges that, in their previous sinful state, people's sinful desires were stirred by the law, leading to actions that resulted in spiritual death. Romans 7:6: "But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter." Paul underscores that believers have been delivered from the law's condemnation through Christ's work. Now they serve in a new way-by the Spirit of God, not merely following the external demands of the law. Romans 7:7: "What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet." Paul clarifies that the law itself is not sinful. In fact, it serves to reveal and define sin. He gives an example, citing the commandment against coveting. Romans 7:8: "But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law, sin was dead." Paul explains that sin exploits the law to stir up sinful desires within us. In the absence of the law, sin might not have been as apparent or recognized. Romans 7:9: "For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died." Paul reflects on a time when he was unaware of his sinful nature before he fully understood the commandments. When the law was revealed to him, he became aware of his sinfulness and, in a spiritual sense, "died" to his former self. Romans 7:10: "And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death." Paul acknowledges that the law, which was meant to lead to life by showing the right path, often resulted in a realization of sin and spiritual death, highlighting humanity's inability to perfectly keep the law. Romans 7:11: "For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me." Paul reiterates that sin deceived him, making him aware of his sinful nature and its consequences. It's as if sin used the commandment to bring about spiritual death. Romans 7:12: "Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good." Despite its ability to reveal sin, Paul affirms that the law is holy, just, and good. It reflects God's righteous standards and is not the source of sin but rather a revealer of it. Romans 7:13: "Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful." Paul clarifies that the law itself is not the cause of death, but sin used it to reveal its sinful nature more clearly, making it exceedingly sinful in human eyes. Romans 7:14: "For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin." Paul acknowledges the spirituality and goodness of the law but contrasts it with the human condition-being "carnal" and enslaved to sin. He is highlighting the struggle between the law's righteous demands and human weakness. Romans 7:15: "For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I." Paul begins to describe the internal struggle that many believers face. He confesses the tension between wanting to do what is right (in line with the law) and yet doing what he hates (sinning). Romans 7:16: "If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good." In acknowledging the inner conflict, Paul affirms the law's goodness, recognizing that it aligns with his desire to do what is right. Romans 7:17: "Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me." Paul starts to separate his true self, which desires to follow God's law, from the sin that resides within him. He makes a distinction between his new nature in Christ and the remnants of his sinful nature. Romans 7:18: "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not." Paul emphasizes that there is no inherent goodness within his sinful nature (the flesh), even though he desires to do what is right. He acknowledges the challenge of aligning his actions with his good intentions. Romans 7:19: "For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do." Paul further elaborates on the inner conflict, explaining the disconnect between his desires to do good and the reality of committing actions that he wants to avoid. Romans 7:20: "Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me." Paul repeats that the sinful actions do not reflect his true self but are the result of the sin dwelling within him. This is a recognition of the ongoing struggle between the old nature and the new nature in Christ. Romans 7:21: "I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me." Paul identifies a pattern-a law, if you will-wherein, despite his intentions to do good, he experiences the presence of evil within himself, highlighting the ongoing battle. Romans 7:22: "For I delight in the law of God after the inward man." Paul expresses his love and appreciation for God's law, which aligns with his inner spiritual self (the inward man). This affirms his desire to follow God's commands. Romans 7:23: "But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members." Paul continues to describe the conflict within himself, noting the struggle between the law of his mind (his desire to obey God's law) and the law of sin in his physical members (his body), which takes him captive. Romans 7:24: "O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?" Paul expresses his inner turmoil and the desperation he feels in the face of his own sinful nature. He recognizes the need for deliverance from this ongoing struggle. Romans 7:25: "I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin." Paul concludes this chapter by acknowledging that deliverance comes through Jesus Christ. While he still struggles with the flesh and the law of sin, he can serve the law of God with his mind, indicating his continuing commitment to obey God's commands despite the ongoing struggle with sin. In Romans 7, Paul's internal struggle between the desire to do good and the reality of sin, emphasizing the need for deliverance through Christ. It's a chapter that resonates with many believers who recognize the ongoing battle between their sinful nature and their new life in Christ.

@@kenjohnson6164 Well exegeted. Thank you.

Have you ever gone 1 full week without sinning ?

@@davidallin6909 Interesting you did not address what I said in the post but immediately went to the idea sinlessness. We will always have our body until we go to be with Jesus which is corrupt. Temptations to sin will always be with us, but if you are a new creation in Christ, Sin no longer has power over you and you can and must resist. God promised that he will provide a way of escape and will not let you be tempted beyond that which you are able. I testify that this is absolutely true in every situation. Sanctification is the process that as you mature in Christ and overcome sin that you are aware of, God shows us in a deeper level the depths of our sinful flesh and we continue to overcome so we actually become more and more like Jesus. I am not at all saying that you must be sinless to enter heaven. Jesus died for our sins and only thru his grace and our faith in Him can we be saved. I am addressing the notion that making an excuse for sin instead of dying to your self is acceptable to God. The big lie is thinking I am always going to sin and I am still ok so I don’t actually need to die to self and become a slave of Christ. My question to you is, have you died to your self and surrendered yourself to God?

Amen!

Yeah, I thought some people might have made that mistake :) I was just quoting the verse. I did do a few different polls so maybe you voted on a different one.

What option would you have put?

@@iThinkBiblicallyIt depends on the polling, and the intent behind the poll. It’s easy to create a biased poll by accident, so clarify in the options is super relevant. I would say having options for the correct answer and the inverse is a good start. For instance, A) I have repented. B) I have not repented. Of course, context helps. For all one knows, this may be repentance for the unbeliever (to be saved), or may be repentance for the believer.

If they remain carnal then they haven't been born again... and Jesus himself said that we will know people by their fruit...

@@codymattison8189 Actually, that passage is specifically a warning about false prophets. Matthew 7:15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits.” That aside, scripture acknowledges believers can be carnal, and Paul writes extensively about this. Paul even calls himself carnal. Next, what is being “born again”? It is being born into the spiritual body of Jesus Christ when we believe in Jesus. And in Him, we have His righteousness imputed to us.

@@jedimasterham2 I get that, but we still know people based on how they live their lives, do we not? As for Paul, he lived righteously after being converted and at no point does he ever condone sin or say that Christians will sin until the day they die... he says quite the contrary.

Amen! I'm planning to study Romans 7 next.