Agreed. In many cases when the word "perfect" is used in scripture, it is refering to a state of humility and complete reliance on God, not sinlessness. Keep in mind that the author of Hebrews declared several Old Testament saints as perfect who were far from sinless.
Unfortunately, I have heard the word "perfect and "perfection" abused by both "works" & "grace" camps, so much so that when the word is used many tuck tail & run away. However, biblical perfection is nothing to fear much less ignore. In my opinion, both camps should refrain from using the word because, in most cases, neither seem to know what they are talking about when using it.
Unfortunately, I have heard the word "perfect and "perfection" abused by both "works" & "grace" camps, so much so that when the word is used many tuck tail & run away. However, biblical perfection is nothing to fear much less ignore. In my opinion, both camps should refrain from using the word because, in most cases, neither seem to know what they are talking about when using it.
37. they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they were tempted, they were slain with the sword: they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated
38. (of whom the world was not worthy), wandering in deserts and mountains and caves, and the holes of the earth.
39. And these all, having had witness borne to them through their faith, received not the promise,
40. God having provided some better thing concerning us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. (Heb 11:37-40)