Do Christians Sin?
Beginning of paper
The question at hand is "?" At first glance it
seems like a relatively simple question. Of course Christians sin. I've
been taught my whole life that Christians sin and God forgives. But as I
begin to read 1 John, the question becomes a bit less clear.
As I begin to read 1 John, I realize that the ....
Middle of paper
.... author uses strong language to let the audience know
that we have all sinned and that there is sin in us. Chapter 2 begins with
an admonition to not sin, "but if anyone does sin," there is forgiveness in
Jesus Christ. Sin in this passage is something within us that we have all
at one time acted on, but now, as followers of Christ, must flee from.
Chapter 5 brings yet another complication to this whole process. Here in
v.16 is brought in the difference between mortal and not-mortal sin. The
Joha ....
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