Emphasis Preaching Journal
This letter of 1 John...
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This letter of 1 John has led quite a number of Christians to the conclusion that once a person is a Christian he or she does not ever sin any more. Unfortunately, like the idea that becoming a Christian guarantees a life free of suffering, this notion of "sinless Christians" frequently compounds the problem of sin and suffering. The sick or suffering person harbours unnecessary guilt. The "sinless Christian" adds the sin of holier-than-thou self-righteousness to sins for which 1 John in fact urges regular confession.