I've heard some people say they are in Christ, but yet they are are still living in sin. Is this possible? First think about what it truly means to be in Christ before you answer. For Christ knew no sin. And so, if you claim to be in Christ and still living in sin at the same time, does not that speak evil of Christ? Think about it.
Let me give you 2 absolute truths which do not contradict in 1 John 3:8-9 "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.[SUP]9 [/SUP]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.
Now I'm not saying men have not, or cannot sin, because we know all men have sinned, and he who says he has never sinned is a liar. But what this thread is speaking of is those who are truly born again in Christ, can they remain in sin and also in Christ at the same time? What are your thoughts.
Let me give you 2 absolute truths which do not contradict in 1 John 3:8-9 "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.[SUP]9 [/SUP]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.
Now I'm not saying men have not, or cannot sin, because we know all men have sinned, and he who says he has never sinned is a liar. But what this thread is speaking of is those who are truly born again in Christ, can they remain in sin and also in Christ at the same time? What are your thoughts.