There is a great difference between intentional sin and unintentional sin.
Christ prayed from the cross to forgive those who crucified him, because they did not know what they did. Luke 23:34
When a faithful person sins, but is completely unaware that it is a sin, then it is unintentional and covered by the shed blood of Jesus Christ.
But...If a faithful person commits a sin intentionally, whether with purpose or in neglect, then that person is in the condition of sin. The blood of Jesus Christ does not cover that sin.
Thankfully, the LORD GOD has given Jesus Christ the authority to forgive sin. This power was important to Jesus Christ, and he wanted us to know about it. In fact, every time he healed someone who had palsy, he would remind us that he did so to show that he had the power to forgive sin on earth. One example is in Luke 5:17-26
Now....there are many beliefs among the faithful concerning this forgiveness. Some believe that since Christ gave his life for us, and loves us so deeply, that he forgives us through that love. Others believe that they must do something to reverse their sinful condition through penance and giving to the poor, homeless, orphans or tithing more on Sunday.
This is what we believe, and we came to our belief through the study of David, and his relationship with the LORD GOD. When David sinned, he went through many specific steps to let God know that he was sorry, and repented, and was going to do better. One of the best examples of this is expressed in Psalm 51.
When I find myself in the condition of sin, I approach Jesus Christ as David approached the LORD GOD. I do these things so I can be spiritually restored once again...
1) Have true remorse for your sin with a broken spirit and contrite heart
2) Make acknowledgement of your sin
3) Request for mercy from Jesus based on his loving kindness
4) Request for cleansing from the dirtiness your sin
5) Acknowledge your deliberate rebellion as a cause of your sin
6) Acknowledge that the temptation to sin is always present
7) State the facts of your sin truthfully, without blaming other things
8) Know you cannot be righteous on your own, but require Jesus Christ to be holy
9) Be truthful and stable in thought process, and present your sin rationally
10) Have faith Jesus and Holy Spirit can wash you of sin, and restore holiness
11) Request the joy and gladness in your soul to be restored
12) Request Jesus forget your sin, and bring it no more to his mind
13) Request Jesus and Holy Spirit give you a clean heart and renewed right spirit
14) Request Jesus allow his and the Holy Spirit’s presence to remain with you
15) Request Jesus restore your joy of his deliverance
16) Request Jesus and Holy Spirit be generous with presence to protect from sin
17) Promise to teach other Christians, the ways of Jesus for spiritual restoration
18) Request Jesus deliver you from blood guiltiness to escape sin that is not yours
You can find our complete study on Psalm 51 that teaches about spiritual restoration on our site.
This is our reasoning...
David was loved greatly by the LORD GOD, and favored among all, yet when he sinned, it pained him so greatly, that he shared that pain, repentance, and commitment to the LORD GOD in Psalm 51.
I love Jesus Christ that much too, and also feel deep shame and pain when I sin. I approach Jesus Christ in the same manner David approached the LORD GOD, and believe with all my heart that this method of repentance pleases him greatly, and allows for my spiritual restoration to be accomplished through His grace and touch.
I hope I have helped. Please let me know if you have further questions.
God's Blessings,
David "Bucker" Becker
Christ prayed from the cross to forgive those who crucified him, because they did not know what they did. Luke 23:34
When a faithful person sins, but is completely unaware that it is a sin, then it is unintentional and covered by the shed blood of Jesus Christ.
But...If a faithful person commits a sin intentionally, whether with purpose or in neglect, then that person is in the condition of sin. The blood of Jesus Christ does not cover that sin.
Thankfully, the LORD GOD has given Jesus Christ the authority to forgive sin. This power was important to Jesus Christ, and he wanted us to know about it. In fact, every time he healed someone who had palsy, he would remind us that he did so to show that he had the power to forgive sin on earth. One example is in Luke 5:17-26
Now....there are many beliefs among the faithful concerning this forgiveness. Some believe that since Christ gave his life for us, and loves us so deeply, that he forgives us through that love. Others believe that they must do something to reverse their sinful condition through penance and giving to the poor, homeless, orphans or tithing more on Sunday.
This is what we believe, and we came to our belief through the study of David, and his relationship with the LORD GOD. When David sinned, he went through many specific steps to let God know that he was sorry, and repented, and was going to do better. One of the best examples of this is expressed in Psalm 51.
When I find myself in the condition of sin, I approach Jesus Christ as David approached the LORD GOD. I do these things so I can be spiritually restored once again...
1) Have true remorse for your sin with a broken spirit and contrite heart
2) Make acknowledgement of your sin
3) Request for mercy from Jesus based on his loving kindness
4) Request for cleansing from the dirtiness your sin
5) Acknowledge your deliberate rebellion as a cause of your sin
6) Acknowledge that the temptation to sin is always present
7) State the facts of your sin truthfully, without blaming other things
8) Know you cannot be righteous on your own, but require Jesus Christ to be holy
9) Be truthful and stable in thought process, and present your sin rationally
10) Have faith Jesus and Holy Spirit can wash you of sin, and restore holiness
11) Request the joy and gladness in your soul to be restored
12) Request Jesus forget your sin, and bring it no more to his mind
13) Request Jesus and Holy Spirit give you a clean heart and renewed right spirit
14) Request Jesus allow his and the Holy Spirit’s presence to remain with you
15) Request Jesus restore your joy of his deliverance
16) Request Jesus and Holy Spirit be generous with presence to protect from sin
17) Promise to teach other Christians, the ways of Jesus for spiritual restoration
18) Request Jesus deliver you from blood guiltiness to escape sin that is not yours
You can find our complete study on Psalm 51 that teaches about spiritual restoration on our site.
This is our reasoning...
David was loved greatly by the LORD GOD, and favored among all, yet when he sinned, it pained him so greatly, that he shared that pain, repentance, and commitment to the LORD GOD in Psalm 51.
I love Jesus Christ that much too, and also feel deep shame and pain when I sin. I approach Jesus Christ in the same manner David approached the LORD GOD, and believe with all my heart that this method of repentance pleases him greatly, and allows for my spiritual restoration to be accomplished through His grace and touch.
I hope I have helped. Please let me know if you have further questions.
God's Blessings,
David "Bucker" Becker
2 comments:
But...If a faithful person commits a sin intentionally, whether with purpose or in neglect, then that person is in the condition of sin. The blood of Jesus Christ does not cover that sin.
The above statement is not true. You will discourage people if you tell them that the blood of Jesus does not cover intentional sins. You cannot tell me that you have not sinned since you claim salvation.The book of John says:
(My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
1 John 2:1-3) These were saved people John was talking to not sinners.
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The way you stated it is the way fundamental Protestants all over the United States interpret the salvation of Jesus Christ. However, you must take into consideration many different Scripture references and conform them to see the full picture.
First, lets us remember that the blood of Jesus Christ is not redeemed until a later time. Salvation does not happen to us when we accept Jesus Christ. Rather, the PROMISE OF SALVATION comes to us. God has promised us that if we accept His son Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, that he will one day forgive us of our sins through the redeemed blood of Jesus Christ. By accepting Christ as Lord, we are accepting the Promise as full Truth, and resting upon it.
The blood of Jesus Christ does not literally wash me of my sins. It promises to one day cover my sins, purifying me and making me righteous.
It is the baptism of Jesus Christ that releases the hold of sin upon the body. Sin has come to mankind, and it clings to the body until death. The death of a believer can be effected through the baptismal grave. When the person rises from the baptismal grave, they are resurrecting in the same manner that their Lord did; at that resurrection, sin releases its hold because there has been a death.
When the resurrection of a believer rises out of the baptismal waters, he is without sin. From that point on in his physical life, the sin that he chooses to do is a choice that he makes, not one thrust upon him by original sin.
To cover that issue of chosen sin by a weak Christian, Jesus Christ was given authority by His Father to forgive sin on this earth. That is why! Since the blood of Jesus Christ is not redeemed until a later date, provisions were made to forgive believer's sins on this earth.
If a baptized believer has been released from the hold of original sin, and born again into a spiritual and righteous being, then when he sins, he is doing it intentionally. That is when he should fall on his knees and ask for the forgiveness of sin to Jesus Christ his Lord.
We all can be confident that our LORD God is True, and that the authority He gave Jesus Christ to forgive sins in effect today.
Now, I've thrown alot of things at you, and not offered Scripture proof. Sometimes we get so used to skipping reference, that important ideas run away from our quick glances. Take each point I have made, and see if any hold disagreement to the Truth of God as you understand it. Write me back with those disagreements, and I will provide ample proof of Scripture, providing us with a healthy debate. If you do not wish to do this, please go to my main site at http://www.guidedbiblestudies.com where you will find detailed Scripture reference to all of the things that I have spoken today.
Thanks for your post!
David "Bucker" Becker
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