Apologia
Most Common Objections
There are a small handful of Bible verses that are used to object to teachings about being free from sin. Below are posts that directly respond to these objections.
- Romans 7: “I do not do what I want to do…”
- 1 John 1:8: “If we say we have no sin…”
- Romans 3:23: “All have sinned and fall short…”
- 1 Timothy 1:15: “The worst of sinners…”
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Did Paul Think He Was Still a Sinner? (1 Timothy 1:15)
Read more: Did Paul Think He Was Still a Sinner? (1 Timothy 1:15)Another verse people reach for when they hear someone preaching freedom from sin is this line in 1 Timothy (1:15), where Paul says: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.” Like with Romans 7 and 1 John 1:8, it gets quoted like some kind of trump card against…
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Romans 3:23 Explained
Read more: Romans 3:23 ExplainedThere’s a verse almost every Christian knows: Romans 3:23. I’ve heard it more times than I can count—often offered as a quick rebuttal, or as a way to quiet anyone who speaks boldly about the righteousness we now have in Christ. It’s one of those verses that’s been repeated so often it’s become its own…
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Did Jesus Cleanse Your Spirit or Your Flesh?
Read more: Did Jesus Cleanse Your Spirit or Your Flesh?Many have asked a crucial question when it comes to freedom from sin: “When Christ was cruficified, did He cleanse our spirit from sin, or our flesh?” The answer is very clear in scripture: He cleansed your spirit. Your spirit was made new, declared righteous, and joined to Christ forever (1 Corinthians 6:17). It is…
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1 John 1:8 in Context: A Theological Deep Dive
Read more: 1 John 1:8 in Context: A Theological Deep DiveJump to Section: The Gnostic Context • God Is Light, and So Are You • Walking in the Light • The True Target of Verse 8 • The Perfect Time For Perfect Tense • The Lie That Makes God a Liar • Confession Leads to Cleansing • You May Not Sin • Your Advocate •…
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Is Sinlessness Attainable In This Life?
Read more: Is Sinlessness Attainable In This Life?It’s a question that comes up often, and understandably so. “Do you believe sinlessness is achievable in this life?” Yes. When someone begins to teach that true freedom from sin is not only promised but possible in this life, it’s natural for that question to surface. Many of us were raised under traditions that taught…
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No, You Are Not The Man in Romans 7
Read more: No, You Are Not The Man in Romans 7Jump to Section: The True Foundation • The Glorious Deliverance • The Desperate Struggle • Clarifying the Misreadings • The Final Charge The True Foundation: Death and Resurrection (Romans 6) There may be no chapter in all of Scripture more misunderstood and more misused than Romans 7. For many believers, Romans 7 has become a…
