Defending the gospel against counter arguments and objections
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 … Read more Read More
There’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 … Read more Read More
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 … Read more Read More
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 … Read more Read More
Jump 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 … Read more Read More
