14 Feb '18 04:42>
Originally posted by @thinkofoneI’ll ask some of the same questions I’ve asked before that were not answered.
The lack of evidence of "the indwelt Holy Spirit" in many Christians isn't surprising given the gospel preached by Jesus during His ministry.
John 14
15“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth...
21Whoever has my commands and keeps t ...[text shortened]... l life. This helps explain the lack of evidence of "the indwelt Holy Spirit" in many Christians.
If someone accepts Christ at the age of 20 (i.e. becomes a Christian) and dies at the age of 80, are you suggesting this person did not commit a single sin for 60 years, bearing in mind that coveting and lying are sins and Jesus said even being angry with someone or looking on a woman with lust in your heart was a sin.
If you do not think a Christian can sin and is justified (made righteous) by good works, what was the point of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross? What is the New Covenant if Christians are still made righteous by the law?
How many good works must one do to be saved?