How Many Times Can Professing Christians Fall Into Sin? - Ask Pastor Tim

In this "Ask Pastor Tim," someone asked how many times a Christian can fall into sin. What is ultimately behind their question, and what does this reveal about their view of salvation?

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[richardhargraves]

The passage in Galatians 6 comes to mind. Good one to memorise. "If anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself lest you too be tempted." If God commands our graciousness to those who sin amongst us, does this not show us his mercy toward us when we sin? I praise the Lord for His tenderheartedness and mercy to us. Jesus has truly paid it all 🙏

[waholoopesorry]

Paul says that we should die daily. We shouldn't get hung up on frequency, we should turn immediately and be holy. If you find yourself continually falling into the same sin, fast and pray until the habit is broken

[kevinacres]

This wretched fool that I am. I am in need of salvation today as I did before I first believe. I understand 1 John and James. But try as I may. My mind alone is enough to condemn me for an eternity. I NEED Christ as much today as I did yesterday.

[ChildofGod]

JESUS grant me courage to overcome every battle I face as a single mom, raising two sons with special needs is overwhelming. They need so much from me. Lord were I lack give me abundance. Please Lord give me courage as I struggle to provide clothing, groceries and rent for my sons grant me strength in Jesus name amen.💕

[kaymojil]

“Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” Then those who were at table with him began to say among themselves, “Who is this, who even forgives sins?” And he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.””
‭‭Luke‬ ‭7‬:‭47‬-‭50‬ ‭ESV‬‬


We love you Father!! Thank you for forgiving us in Christ!!!

[JonathanEngblom]

Thanks for this wonderfull encouraging answer to the question! God Bless, Brethren!❤

[natstarium]

Haha I love that… “on Judgement Day there will be that Christian who sinned more than any other Christian.”… if that turns out to be me, I’m sure I’ll feel like the 2nd most blessed person ever.
The most blessed will probably go to the last person to ever be saved.

[andrewmilton]

Thank you for this I felt my assurance bearing rocky and this message helped me a lot

[AndrewUrosevic-sonofGod]

Jesus said not 7 times but 7 times 70 we would all go to hell without the wonder work of Jesus Christ who said “It is finished “ on the cross! Christians lose reward at the bema seat of Christ for disobedience and suffer consequences in this life but any consequences is the loving correction from the Father and Lord Jesus Christ so don’t despise it have a wonderful and blessed life in Lord Jesus name!

[justinchamberlain]

Doesn’t even have concept of assurance.
7:01 here we go some good points here.

[jonathanisrael]

Modern preachers use example of new converts like disciples, and single major fall of David to comfort people saved for years and decades but never learned to be a disciple (disciplined follower) of Jesus.
Yet pastors who love money and praise of man help keep people immature and servants of sin to the detriment of all.

Jesus said repent.
Jesus said sin no more.
Jesus said be perfect as Father God.

Whose doctrine of faith do you believe and covenant too?

(Hebrews 10, v. 26)
"For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, "

[BrianHathcock]

Please pray for me. I continue to struggle with my salvation. I'm tortured by my sins. I want to be forgiven and to know that I am. I thought that I knew for certain that I was forgiven, but my sins continue to haunt me. I did some terrible things, even after being saved. Isn't there a line that a person can cross, at which point God gives them up? I'm terrified that His mercy is no longer available to me. I want His forgiveness! But, I did some vile things. I'm afraid that redemption is not possible again.

[abideintheWord]

I answer that here -

When EXACTLY Do We Lose Our Salvation? After 1 sin?... 10 sins?... 1000 sins?...

[heisaltogetherlovely]

Impossible to know . Has not been revealed

[stevecollins]

Compared to Jesus, if I'm breathing, I'm sinning! Save for god's mercy, i won't make it. Compared to the first century believers, we're extremely worldly, I'm guessing. They'd look at us and tell us we need to be saved, more than likely. Then again, so would the puritan believers. We don't wanna be a "poser", before God or men.
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[corey]

What was it, exactly, that Lieter was accused of? Does anyone know?

[samanthapeden]

We sin because we don’t realize our power through the Holy Spirit

[mrmark]

Hoping it's tens of thousands of time.(idle words etc)

[BecamePneuma]

“Repent of your sins” to be saved is a false gospel.