Perry wrote: > I do not think that material is still around, > so I guess without a bit of research I cannot > quote verses on it. Besides, I am sure that > whatever I find, you can find others that > refute it.
I believe that the Bible leads us into truth. When we hold to something that is true, there will not be any verses that refute it. If I hear any verses that refute my understanding, I examine these verses and seek to modify my understanding so that there would not be any contradiction of my understanding with what the Bible teaches. Right now, in regards to this subject of Christian Perfection, I'm not aware of any verses that contradict any part of my understanding in this matter. The idea that one cannot live without sin during this lifetime is popular in Christianity, and people will pull a few verses here and a few verses there to make it sound like they know what they are talking about, but I have yet to see anyone point out any teaching in the Bible that actually teaches this. There are many passages that teach we can live without sin. The problem is that this concept is so incredible a promise that most people just choose not to believe it. When I share verses that show that those born of God will not continue to sin, and others cannot share a single verse to teach that those born of God definitely will continue to sin, I think there is a problem. You say that you don't have any material around on this subject, but don't you have a Bible? How about reading it yourself? Ask God to show you what the passages that I have shared really mean. After all, you will have to give account of yourself to God and nobody else can do that for you. It would be kind of embarrassing to tell God on judgment day that the material which taught you to continue to sin is no longer around. :-) It may very well be that you will hear, "You had a Bible and I sent David Miller to teach you this too..." :-) Mat 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. Mat 12:37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
