Paul has a life-changing message for us in his letter to the church in Rome. But to comprehend what Paul is trying to say, we must first understand what the word sin means when used as a noun.
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“… are we to believe that it is the confession of sin that brings forgiveness of sin and cleansing from all unrighteousness?”
“A more accurate understanding of v13 is that the Lord didn’t pass over the house, but that he “hopped or skipped over” the threshold of the door that was smeared with blood, thus entering into the house and protecting the occupants, who in faith, had applied the blood to the door posts.
Though philosophers and bible commentators discuss man’s constitution as if we were divided into distinctive parts, it might be more accurate and beneficial to describe these “parts” as diverse levels for which we have the capacity for life. The Bible indicates we function (have life) physically (body), psychologically (soul), and spiritually (spirit).
“Know this – the free gift of salvation has nothing to do with how good you have been or how bad you have been!”
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
Satan tempts us to gain an identity by our ‘doing’.
“The need to prove to ourselves and to others that we are valuable is often what drives our behavior…”