What does the Bible say about sinlessness?
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The Bible teaches that believers are called to pursue holiness and freedom from sin, yet no one in this life is entirely sinless apart from Christ. Psalm 119:3 praises those who walk in God’s ways, while Acts 24:16 urges a clear conscience before God and others. God sanctifies His people, as Philippians 1:9-11 and 1 Thessalonians 3:13, 5:23 show, preparing them to stand blameless at Christ’s return. Yet 1 John 1:8 and 1:10 plainly reject claims of sinlessness. Those who abide in Christ do not make sin their settled pattern, but fight it through faith and obedience, as 1 John 3:6 and 1 Peter 4:1-2 teach.
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- General scriptures concerning Psalms 119:3; Acts 24:16; Philippians 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 1 Peter 4:1; 1 Peter 4:2; 1 John 1:8; 1 John 1:10; 1 John 3:6; 1 John 3:9
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