Overcoming sin

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Overcoming Sin by Josephine Vine Augustine’s Wrong Theories       

No freedom of choice Predestination Once-saved-always-saved Victory over sin unnecessary for salvation Victory over sin is impossible, even in the power of Christ Original sin Christ possessed the unfallen nature of man and could not be tempted to sin.

Results Of Augustine’s Theories        

Immaculate Conception of Mary Christ could not help those who are tempted Christ could not be our example or mediator Mary and saints became mediators Unbaptized condemned to hell Guilt could be removed by baptism Infant baptism Limbo for unbaptized infants

New Theology based on wrong Augustinian principles have permeated Christendom and even come into the SDA Church. Examples are: New Theology: Man is born with original sin: you are sinful and guilty because you are born. Bible: Man is born with evil tendencies.  Isaiah 64:6;  Psalm 51:5;  Ephesians 2:1-3; New Theology: Sin results from human limitations. Bible: Sin is volitional disobedience.  1 John 3:4;  James 2:10; 4:17;  Acts 17:30;  Romans 6:16.

What is to bring the sinner to the knowledge of his sins unless he knows what sin is? The only definition of sin in the Word of God is given us in 1 John 3:4. "Sin is the transgression of the law." {OHC 141.3} New Theology: Saints continue to sin until Jesus comes. Bible: Saints can and will have victory over sin now.  Titus 2:14;  1 Corinthians 10:13;  1 John 2:1; 5:2,3; 3:3-10;  Romans 12:2;  Ephesians 5:25-27;  Jude 24;  Revelation 2:7,11,17,26; 3:5,12,21. The sin of evil-speaking begins with the cherishing of evil thoughts. Guile {See Rev 14:5} includes impurity in all its forms. An impure thought tolerated, an unholy desire cherished, and the soul is contaminated, its integrity compromised. "Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death." If we would not commit sin, we must shun its very beginnings. Every emotion and desire must be held in subjection to reason and conscience. Every unholy thought must be instantly repelled, to your closet followers of Christ. Pray in faith and with all the heart. Satan is watching to ensnare your feet. You must have help from above if you would escape his devices. {5T 177.1} By faith and prayer all may meet the requirements of the gospel. No man can be forced to transgress. His own consent must be first gained; the soul must purpose the sinful act before passion can dominate over reason or iniquity triumph over conscience. Temptation, however strong, is never an excuse for sin. "The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers." Cry unto the Lord, tempted soul. Cast yourself, helpless, unworthy, upon Jesus, and claim His very promise. The Lord will hear. He knows how strong are the inclinations of the natural heart, and He will help in every time of temptation. {5T 177.2}


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