And, any believer who concludes that they no longer sin needs to be corrected. Note, also, that verses 8, 9, and 10 cover past, present, and future sins.

3 янв. 2020 г. · After stating the blood of Jesus cleanses the believer from all unrighteousness, he twice declares anyone who denies they have sin is a liar (1:8, 10).

4 авг. 2022 г. · 1 John 1:8–10 refers to our sin before and after we believe. Those who claim to be without sin do not have the truth in them.

4 янв. 2022 г. · This is the means through which the cleansing of Jesus is received. And cleanses them based upon the sacrificial work of Jesus.

11 февр. 2024 г. · If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

We are not only sinners because we sin, we sin because we are sinners. We are inherently sinners because we are part of Adam's race.

If we claim that we're free of sin, we're only fooling ourselves. A claim like that is errant nonsense. On the other hand, if we admit our sins—simply come ...

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We say we have no sin, but are perfectly sinless, and that our spirit and conduct can bear the scrutiny of God's holiness and justice.

So to say as he does here in 1Jn 1:8 that those who profess to have no sin, do not possess the truth within themselves, is to classify them as unbelievers.