Thank you. I’m encouraged by the positive responses I’ve seen with this article. It gives me hope that things indeed are changing among us … and people are seeing the beauty of what the gospel brings — freedom from fear and being unchained from legalism.
Well written, friend. These would have been fightin’ words, however, back in the ‘80s during the “continual cleansing” controversy. I was appalled then at the neo-perfectionism advocated by some brethren who left little room for grace—and insisted that they could go for weeks without committing any sin. Sad.
Such a good and needed article. Thank you, Matthew.
My late father ( Frank Jamerson) used to preach a sermon in gospel meetings on this very subject entitled "Blessed Assurance" to help Christians who are truly trying to serve God confidently to do so in confidence and not fear. Here is the audio if anyone is interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2THgeY2f9I
I agree wholeheartedly with this article, and will offer this for consideration.
Repentance is not just turning away from a specific or some specific sins. It is also turning away from the self. Renouncing the self is a continual attitude of humility before a holy God.
Thank you for organizing what the Bible teaches on the continual cleansing power of Jesus’s blood in such a direct manner. This could be a factor in persuading some who are considering Christianity but might be fearful of staying in Christ.
I agree. The implication of needed perfection and being exactly right all the time scares many away. “Why even try?” they ask. It is certainly not the way Jesus presented the gospel.
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Thank you. I’m encouraged by the positive responses I’ve seen with this article. It gives me hope that things indeed are changing among us … and people are seeing the beauty of what the gospel brings — freedom from fear and being unchained from legalism.
Well written, friend. These would have been fightin’ words, however, back in the ‘80s during the “continual cleansing” controversy. I was appalled then at the neo-perfectionism advocated by some brethren who left little room for grace—and insisted that they could go for weeks without committing any sin. Sad.
Such a good and needed article. Thank you, Matthew.
My late father ( Frank Jamerson) used to preach a sermon in gospel meetings on this very subject entitled "Blessed Assurance" to help Christians who are truly trying to serve God confidently to do so in confidence and not fear. Here is the audio if anyone is interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2THgeY2f9I
Thanks for sharing Randy!
I agree wholeheartedly with this article, and will offer this for consideration.
Repentance is not just turning away from a specific or some specific sins. It is also turning away from the self. Renouncing the self is a continual attitude of humility before a holy God.
This is the key David. Humility. Not pride in our law keeping. Thank you!
Thank you for organizing what the Bible teaches on the continual cleansing power of Jesus’s blood in such a direct manner. This could be a factor in persuading some who are considering Christianity but might be fearful of staying in Christ.
I agree. The implication of needed perfection and being exactly right all the time scares many away. “Why even try?” they ask. It is certainly not the way Jesus presented the gospel.