NOT A SINNER

 NOT A SINNER? I was asked one day, "so you think you are not a sinner, why then, have you not been translated like Enoch?" I just had to giggle a little bit to myself. I love when people only hear a few words of what you are saying, and then get all bent out of shape because they think they know what you have said. So I will try to explain as simply as I can, 

First, let us look at the word "SIN". The definition of the word "SIN" is Transgression of The LAW, found in, 1John 3:4. WHOSOEVER COMMITTETH SIN TRANSGRESSETH ALSO THE LAW: FOR SIN IS THE TRANSGRESSION OF THE LAW.

Second, let us see if we as Christians "SIN" 1 John 3:5-9 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose, the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

I could stop right here because I have made my point, but I want to reiterate.

Third, let us look at why the LAW was given, how long the LAW was to be for, and, if  The LAW could give life or Righteousness came by The LAW, Galatians 3:19,21 Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. [21] Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. We were kept under The LAW until FAITH WAS TO COME THROUGH CHRIST JESUS, Galatians 3:22-23 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.

Fourth, let us look at who The LAW was given by, John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. You see here that GRACE AND TRUTH CAME BY JESUS CHRIST.

Fifth, let us look at who and why were under The LAW, Romans 3:19-20 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. Therefore by the deeds of the law, there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. All were under The LAW to prove all are guilty, not justified. Romans 3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. How are we justified, no longer guilty? Through JESUS CHRIST.

So no I'm no longer a sinner, but a child of GOD through Faith in CHRIST JESUS my LORD. 

I am perfected forever and sanctified too. Hebrews 10:14 For by one offering he hath perfected forever them that are sanctified. Not by my works of The LAW, but by HIS  Sacrificial Offering of Himself, as The Perfect Sacrifice. Galatians 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. Titus 3:4-7 But after that, the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy, he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. Romans 8:29-31 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 

I do however mess up, but GOD treats me as HIS child, not as a sinner. Whom HE loves, HE chastens. Hebrews 12:5-8 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.

Philippians 3:12-16 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Let us, therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

Press for the Mark of His High Calling, forget the things that are behind! Enjoy being A Child Of GOD!!!

We will not be "PERFECT" until we are taken to our Eternal Home! When our earthly bodies are changed into the Heavenly ones!

My point is, that I am Saved to the uttermost, and I know that I am!

Donna K Purifoy

9/19/2021