InsuranceGuy
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Howdy,
I had a very interesting evening speaking with someone about this chapter. The person believes Galatians Chapter 5 is clear evidence Grace alone does not cover ALL sin. I honestly was not familiar with the Chapter enough to make any great points. Upon reading it, I can see where this friend believes they are correct. In her opinion, all sin that is premeditated, or any listed in this chapter, are NOT covered by Grace based on what is written here. What say you? I know the Bible clearly says elsewhere we are all sinners and saved by Grace through Faith. I don't believe her opinion is correct, but am having a difficult time in coming up with a reply or rebuttal.
An example: If someone struggles with a specific sin, and they continue doing it after being saved (a sin listed in this chapter), her belief is they cannot possibly be saved or the person would be able to stop that particular sin with help from the Holy Spirit. That's a scary thought as if/when I sin, I feel very badly about it. I've always thought of that as being the Holy Spirit letting me know what I did was wrong. According to her, and how she views Galatians 5, it is simply the person being shown they aren't truly saved. How do you feel about this chapter and how would you reply? It is an Aunt of mine who definitely is a Christian lady, however, we disagree on many things she believes the Bible to be saying in certain areas.
I had a very interesting evening speaking with someone about this chapter. The person believes Galatians Chapter 5 is clear evidence Grace alone does not cover ALL sin. I honestly was not familiar with the Chapter enough to make any great points. Upon reading it, I can see where this friend believes they are correct. In her opinion, all sin that is premeditated, or any listed in this chapter, are NOT covered by Grace based on what is written here. What say you? I know the Bible clearly says elsewhere we are all sinners and saved by Grace through Faith. I don't believe her opinion is correct, but am having a difficult time in coming up with a reply or rebuttal.
An example: If someone struggles with a specific sin, and they continue doing it after being saved (a sin listed in this chapter), her belief is they cannot possibly be saved or the person would be able to stop that particular sin with help from the Holy Spirit. That's a scary thought as if/when I sin, I feel very badly about it. I've always thought of that as being the Holy Spirit letting me know what I did was wrong. According to her, and how she views Galatians 5, it is simply the person being shown they aren't truly saved. How do you feel about this chapter and how would you reply? It is an Aunt of mine who definitely is a Christian lady, however, we disagree on many things she believes the Bible to be saying in certain areas.