You are correct there. The instructions for establishing a doctrine is as follows, stated in both the OT and NT
Deuteronomy 19:15 One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.
2 Corinthians 13:1: This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
Would you change your mind if you realized there are a few other verses that establish the same doctrine that believers are not supposed to be conscious of sins?
Hebrews 10:2, 2 For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins.
Hebrews 10:17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
This was repeated one more time at Hebrews 8
12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.
Now, if that is not enough, other passages from Paul emphasized that the law is not meant for the believer, thus no sin can be imputed when there is no law, 1 Timothy 1:9, Romans 5:13, Romans 6:4, Romans 4:8.
Now that you have realized these passages exist, is it easier for you to understand?
Deuteronomy 19:15 One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.
2 Corinthians 13:1: This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
Would you change your mind if you realized there are a few other verses that establish the same doctrine that believers are not supposed to be conscious of sins?
Hebrews 10:2, 2 For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins.
Hebrews 10:17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
This was repeated one more time at Hebrews 8
12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.
Now, if that is not enough, other passages from Paul emphasized that the law is not meant for the believer, thus no sin can be imputed when there is no law, 1 Timothy 1:9, Romans 5:13, Romans 6:4, Romans 4:8.
Now that you have realized these passages exist, is it easier for you to understand?
I can see how if you hold repentance is for past, present and future sin, that means as
you are sinning the Lord would not count that as sin. The logic makes sense but contradicts
Gods nature and revelation.
19 Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness
2 Tim 2
1 Timothy 1:9 Law is made for those who break it, ie we do not break it because we love
Rom 5:13 But sin is not taken into account when there is no law. ( law is innate in nature )
Rom 6:4 we too may live a new life ( a life in righteous walking )
Rom 4:8 Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him ( past sin )
You cannot be counted as sinful because of sin you may or may not commit in the future.
If you hold Jesus called us to walk in His perfect way, and it is possible that one day we
can achieve this, future sin is not inevitable.
11 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
1 Peter 3
11 Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.
3 John 1
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good
Rom 12
26 If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and commits sin, he will die for it; because of the sin he has committed he will die.
27 But if a wicked man turns away from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will save his life.
Eze 18
2 If it could, would they not have stopped being offered? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt guilty for their sins.
Heb 10:2
What was Pauls dedication to keeping the law?
5 a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee;
6 as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless.
Phil 3
The ways of God
1. Accepting individual sins need to be worked through, confessed and resolved
2. Repentance has 4 stages, forsaking sin, regret sin, confession of sin, receiving forgiveness
3. Walking righteously, 3 steps, faith, heart, action
4. Abiding in Jesus, dwelling in His words, Praise, and rejoicing in all things
5. Obedience to Jesus's commands, walking as He walked
6. Faith in Jesus and the cross, that He will bring us through to this walk
Praise the Lord for His blessing, Amen
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