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THE SINFUL SAINT (2 OF 6)

by Donald Cantrell

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10


Title: The Sinful Saint (2 of 6)
Series: Learning to Lean
Author: Donald Cantrell
Text: 1 John 1:8-10

Pro 3:5 KJV - Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Pro 3:6 KJV - In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Sermon Series "Learning to Lean" Sermon 2 of 6

I - The Truthful Concept of Sin (8)

II - The Timeful Confession of Sin (9)

III - The Thoughtful Consideration of Sin (10)

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The term saint and sinner are found throughout the bible, especially in the New Testament. If we are not careful, we take the word "saint" and turn it into a type of "characteristics" thinking that a person called a "saint" is sin free, and that is an incorrect thought. Just because we are saints, does not mean that we are sin free. I came across the following article, which gives us some awesome insight as to a saint and a sinner, I hope you like this information:

Can a Saint still Sin?

Rom 1:7 KJV - To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called [to be] saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Believers are "called to be saints" (Rom. 1:7 KJV). Being a saint is part of God's calling. Notice that Paul writes "to the saints" in Ephesus (see Eph. 1:1) and Philippi (see Philippians 1:1). Saints are not necessarily those who have earned such a lofty title by living an exemplary life or achieving a certain level of maturity. In the Bible, all believers are described as "saints," which means "holy ones" (see 1 Cor. 1:2; 2 Cor. 1:1).

Being a saint does not necessarily reflect any present measure of growth in character. Saints are those who are rightly related to God. In Scripture, believers are called "saints," "holy ones" or "righteous ones" more than 200 times. In contrast, unbelievers are called "sinners," "children of wrath," and "unrighteous ones" more than 300 times.

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