Originally posted by Rajk999
Between saying
1. "all sin has been covered by Christ", "sinners" do not get punished for their "sins" as long as they "belong to Him".
and
2. It is ok for those who belong to Christ to sin.
To me both statements sound like a 'get-away-from-sin free card'.
It would be nice if any responses are brief and to the point rather than the normal rambling and confused cut and pastes that are now common.
1. "all sin has been covered by Christ", "sinners" do not get punished for their "sins" as long as they "belong to Him".
Well your statement has a couple of problems, IMO.
1. I agree that all sin is covered by Christ, and his blood. This happens when somebody accepts the sacrifice that Jesus made for them on the cross as an atonement for their sins. Belonging to him means we 'choose' to turn from the sinful nature of this life and choose life in Christ.
2. As far as punishment... I think a life without Christ is a life without God and is a separation from God. It is not a punishment from God, because we make the decision. A life that is not covered by the blood of Christ, meaning our sins, means the sin nature is alive in our flesh and rules.
it is sin that will be judged and punished. If a person never accepts Christ and dies in their sins, it will mean death, according to scripture.
Romans 6:23
King James Version (KJV)
23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
You see, we have a decision to make.
2. It is ok for those who belong to Christ to sin.
No, it is not ok for those who belong to Christ to sin, continue in sin. But we do! However, scripture tells us...
1 John 1:9
King James Version (KJV)
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
In the words of Jesus to the woman at the well...
John 8:10-12
King James Version (KJV)
10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
What does coming to Christ mean?
1) our sins are forgiven because what Christ has done for us to those who believe and accept his sacrifice.
2) we turn from sin and are no longer a slave to sin.
3) if we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins.
4) we do not now get a license to continue in sin, we need to turn.
Not short, but not rambling either.