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To: ealgeone

——>BUT, if you want to use this passage to try and deny the believer’s salvation you will note if you do sin....and everyone does...then there’s nothing left to save you.

A single sin, then repented of? No. Deliberate, persistent, defiant sin. Claiming Grace will not save you.

(SDA Bible Commentary)
To be sure, all sinners are in a state of revolt against God (see on Rom. 8:7). But, as Paul explained to the Athenians, before sinners have received the knowledge of the truth God winks at their ignorance (Acts 17:30). Before the light of truth shines into men’s hearts God does not hold them accountable for the darkness that prevails there (see John 15:22; cf. Eze. 3:18–21; 18:2–32; 33:12–20; Luke 23:34; 1 Tim. 1:13). God loves sinners, and, indeed, sent His Son to save them (see on John 1:4, 5, 9–12; 3:16; cf. Matt. 9:13). But when light comes and men choose darkness instead, they stand self condemned before God (John 3:19), and “there remaineth no more sacrifice for [their] sins” (Heb. 10:26; cf. James 4:17).

You have been made aware of truth. You are now accountable for it.


2,021 posted on 09/07/2023 10:30:33 AM PDT by Philsworld
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To: Philsworld
Ah....you're moving the goal posts I see.

But to my question....have you kept the commandments perfectly...everyday?

2,022 posted on 09/07/2023 10:37:41 AM PDT by ealgeone
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To: Philsworld

You’ve way bigger problems you’re unaware of.


2,023 posted on 09/07/2023 10:40:19 AM PDT by ealgeone
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