Bible Discussion Thread

Sin is very real as also Christ's amazing sacrifice because of it. If sin is a very real then is not also Christ's holiness? The bible is very clear why Christ died, for a fallen world not a perfect one! If then he died for me and for you, then the enormity of his sacrifice should also produce in us the enormity of holiness. Who then, that is a believer should ever defend sin? Never! Do we not already agree with the law that it is good? Should we (believers) agree that it is not good to murder? Should we agree that even to lust after a woman is adultery? If then we agree, then we say that it is right to keep the law. However we are transgressors and are unable to keep the law perfectly in and of ourselves. How then can we do what is impossible of ourselves? Christ answered that question climatically when he died on the cross. Do not think of yourselves that you are able to do what he did, his life was an example for all those that believe. It is no longer I which live but Christ which lives IN ME. If Christ is indeed in you or I, then does Christ sin?? Never! If we sin even still we have a mediator in heaven who forgives sin but not only forgives but provides that which we ourselves cannot-the holy spirit-or the comforter as it is written. If we say that we don't sin we are a liar so then instead of trying to keep God's eternal law, we should ask for his spirit which will keep the law for you by indwelling you. I of myself am unable to keep the law without the help of the holy spirit and if sanctified wholly, then yes, I will keep the law perfectly and like before the fall of man will be in perfect harmony with heaven above. We are to be a strange people, called out to be holy. I will never defend sin, rather I die instead. Christ tells me I can live a righteous life if I believe I can through faith in him. Amazing gift!!What love for us to contemplate!