This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
(1 John 1:5-7 )
Have you ever heard anyone reply "Hey..it is private, I would rather not go there..."
Well...I believe the Bible declares that in our lives as believers there should be NO SUCH area. We should be honest with each other, especially in the dark areas that we would rather not mention.
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.
(1 John 1:5-7 )
Paul was very honest about his ways of life, making no bones about his former sins.
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.
(1 Tim 1:12-13)
I mean you can ask me ANY QUESTIONS on any subject, and I will give you an honest answer. My struggles, my failures and all. Are you in this place?
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
(1 Tim 1:15-17)
(1 John 1:5-7 )
Have you ever heard anyone reply "Hey..it is private, I would rather not go there..."
Well...I believe the Bible declares that in our lives as believers there should be NO SUCH area. We should be honest with each other, especially in the dark areas that we would rather not mention.
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.
(1 John 1:5-7 )
Paul was very honest about his ways of life, making no bones about his former sins.
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.
(1 Tim 1:12-13)
I mean you can ask me ANY QUESTIONS on any subject, and I will give you an honest answer. My struggles, my failures and all. Are you in this place?
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
(1 Tim 1:15-17)
