Topical Encyclopedia In the Christian tradition, the concept of sin is central to understanding the human condition and the need for redemption. Sin is generally defined as any action, thought, or attitude that falls short of God's perfect standard of holiness. The Bible teaches that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). However, through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, believers are called to a life of holiness and are empowered to overcome sin.The New Testament presents the idea that saints, or believers in Christ, are to live lives that reflect their new identity in Him. This includes the notion that they have ceased from sin. This does not imply that believers achieve sinless perfection in this life, but rather that they no longer live under the dominion of sin. The Apostle Peter writes, "For whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin" (1 Peter 4:1). This passage suggests that those who have identified with Christ's sufferings have made a decisive break with sin. The Apostle Paul also addresses this transformation in the life of a believer. In Romans 6:6-7 , he states, "We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin. For anyone who has died has been freed from sin." Here, Paul emphasizes that through union with Christ in His death and resurrection, believers are set free from the power of sin. Furthermore, in 1 John 3:6 , the Apostle John writes, "No one who remains in Him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has seen Him or known Him." This verse underscores the expectation that those who abide in Christ will not persist in a lifestyle characterized by sin. The transformative power of the Holy Spirit enables believers to live in a manner that is pleasing to God, reflecting their status as new creations in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). The call to holiness is a recurring theme throughout the New Testament. Believers are exhorted to "put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires" and to "put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness" (Ephesians 4:22-24). This transformation is both a positional reality and a progressive journey, as believers grow in their sanctification. While the saints profess to have ceased from sin, it is important to recognize that this is an ongoing process. The Apostle Paul acknowledges the struggle with sin in Romans 7:18-19 , where he writes, "For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do." This passage highlights the tension between the believer's new nature and the remnants of the old nature. In summary, the profession of having ceased from sin is a declaration of the believer's new identity in Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit to live a life that is no longer dominated by sin. It is a call to holiness and a reflection of the transformative work of God in the life of the believer. Torrey's Topical Textbook 1 Peter 4:1For as much then as Christ has suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin; Torrey's Topical Textbook Library How Saints May Help the Devil Saints, Sages, and Saviors: the Law of Service Indwelling Sin Its Results "They have Corrupted Themselves; their Spot is not the Spot of his ... 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His Name --The Mighty God Resources What is the definition of sin? | GotQuestions.orgThe Study of Sin ' Article Index | GotQuestions.org If Jesus paid the price for our sin, why do we still suffer the consequences of our sin? | GotQuestions.org Sin: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Sin in Believers is a Reproach to the Lord Sin is the Transgression of the Law Sin Money: General Scriptures Concerning Sin: Aggravated by Neglecting Advantages Sin: All Men are Conceived and Born In Sin: All the Imaginations of the Unrenewed Heart Are Sin: Blessings Withheld on Account of Sin: Christ Was Manifested to Take Away Sin: Christ's Blood Cleanses From Sin: Christ's Blood Redeems From Sin: Confusion of Face Belongs to Those Guilty of Sin: Consequences of, Entailed Upon Children Sin: Desert of, a Wilderness Between Elim and Sinai: Counted In Sin: Desert of, a Wilderness Between Elim and Sinai: Manna and Quail Given In Sin: Desert of, a Wilderness Between Elim and Sinai: The Complaint for Bread In Sin: Desert of, a Wilderness Between Elim and Sinai: The People of Israel Journey Through Sin: Entered Into the World by Adam Sin: God Has Opened a Fountain For Sin: God is Provoked to Anger By Sin: God is Provoked to Jealousy By Sin: If we Say That we Have No, we Make God a Liar Sin: Ministers should Warn the Wicked to Forsake Sin: No Escape from the Consequences of Sin: No Man Can Cleanse Himself From Sin: Not Counted Against Righteous People Sin: Omission of What we Know to be Good Is Sin: Paul's Discussion of the Responsibility For Sin: Repugnant to Righteous People Sin: Saints: Abhor Themselves on Account of Sin: Saints: Ashamed of Having Committed Sin: Saints: Have Yet the Remains of, in Them Sin: Saints: Profess to Have Ceased From Sin: Scripture Concludes all Under Sin: Shall Find out the Wicked Sin: should be Avoided Even in Appearance Sin: should be Guarded Against Sin: should be Striven Against Sin: should be Wholly Destroyed Sin: Sometimes Open and Manifest Sin: Specially Strive Against Besetting Sin: The Abominable Thing That God Hates Sin: The Fear of God Restrains Sin: The Ground Was Cursed on Account of Sin: The Holy Spirit Convinces of Sin: The Law by Its Strictness Stirs Up Sin: The Law is the Strength of Sin: The Law is Transgressed by Every Sin: The Law: Curses Those Guilty of Sin: The Law: Gives Knowledge of Sin: The Law: Made to Restrain Sin: The Law: Shows Exceeding Sinfulness of Sin: The Thought of Foolishness Is Sin: The Wicked: Cannot Cease From Sin: The Wicked: Defy God in Committing Sin: The Wicked: Delight in Those Who Commit Sin: The Wicked: Encourage Themselves In Sin: The Wicked: Encouraged In, by Prosperity Sin: The Wicked: Expect Impunity In Sin: The Wicked: Guilty of, in Everything They Do Sin: The Wicked: Led by Despair to Continue In Sin: The Wicked: Make a Mock At Sin: The Wicked: Plead Necessity For Sin: The Wicked: Shall Bear the Shame of Sin: The Wicked: Tempt Others To Sin: The Wicked: Throw the Blame of, on God Sin: The Wicked: Throw the Blame of, on Others Sin: The Wicked: Try to Conceal, from God Sin: The Word of God Keeps From Sin: Toil and Sorrow Originated In Sin: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To, Defining and Illustrating Sin: we should Pray to God: To Cleanse Us From Sin: we should Pray to God: To Deliver Us From Sin: we should Pray to God: To Forgive Our Sin: we should Pray to God: To Keep Us From Sin: we should Pray to God: To Make Us Know Our Sin: we should Pray to God: To Search For, in Our Hearts Sin: Whatever is not of Faith Is Sin: when Finished Brings Forth Death Related Terms Sin-offering (115 Occurrences) |
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