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The Bible teaches that, after salvation, we continue to sin (1 John 1:8; 2:1). We won’t reach sinless perfection this side of glory. The power of sin is broken, but, because we are still flawed humans living in a fallen world, we still at times give in to temptation. Our future sins, although ultimately forgiven in Christ, should still be confessed to God (1 John 1:9). Unconfessed sin, a sign of a disobedient, stubborn heart, will bring the Father’s discipline on His children (Hebrews 12:4–11).
When we sin, we don’t fear losing our salvation. At the same time, we understand that our sin does damage to our fellowship with the Heavenly Father and to our relationships with other people. We confess to God our future sins as we commit them for these reasons:
• We seek to walk in the light, as He is in the light (1 John 1:7).
• We strive for peace in the Body of Christ (James 4:1).
• We do not want to grieve the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30).
• We want the joy of our salvation restored (Psalm 51:12).
• We desire to “live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way” (Colossians 1:10).
• Our testimony matters. We are called to good works that glorify the Father. Our light should shine, not be hidden under a bowl (Matthew 5:14–16).
• We must “put to death . . . whatever belongs to [our] earthly nature” (Colossians 3:5). Confessing our sin to God is part of putting the old nature to death.
We are saved by grace through faith, and the moment we trust in Christ, we are made right with God. Our sins, including our future sins, were ultimately forgiven (Colossians 2:13), and our salvation is permanent.
The woman caught in adultery was brought to Jesus in John 8. Rather than condemn her, Jesus offered her forgiveness: “Neither do I condemn you,” He said (John 8:11). Then He set her free, not with carte blanche to continue to sin, but with a command to cease from sinning: “Go now and leave your life of sin.” He did not say, “Go now and do whatever you want.” Those forgiven by God have been called to a life of holiness. got ?
hope this helps !!!
When we sin, we don’t fear losing our salvation. At the same time, we understand that our sin does damage to our fellowship with the Heavenly Father and to our relationships with other people. We confess to God our future sins as we commit them for these reasons:
• We seek to walk in the light, as He is in the light (1 John 1:7).
• We strive for peace in the Body of Christ (James 4:1).
• We do not want to grieve the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30).
• We want the joy of our salvation restored (Psalm 51:12).
• We desire to “live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way” (Colossians 1:10).
• Our testimony matters. We are called to good works that glorify the Father. Our light should shine, not be hidden under a bowl (Matthew 5:14–16).
• We must “put to death . . . whatever belongs to [our] earthly nature” (Colossians 3:5). Confessing our sin to God is part of putting the old nature to death.
We are saved by grace through faith, and the moment we trust in Christ, we are made right with God. Our sins, including our future sins, were ultimately forgiven (Colossians 2:13), and our salvation is permanent.
The woman caught in adultery was brought to Jesus in John 8. Rather than condemn her, Jesus offered her forgiveness: “Neither do I condemn you,” He said (John 8:11). Then He set her free, not with carte blanche to continue to sin, but with a command to cease from sinning: “Go now and leave your life of sin.” He did not say, “Go now and do whatever you want.” Those forgiven by God have been called to a life of holiness. got ?
hope this helps !!!
