In order to answer this question, we first need to distinguish between punishment and discipline. For believers in Jesus, all our sin – past, present and future – has already been punished on the cross. As Christians, we will never be punished for sin. That was done once for all. “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). Because of the sacrifice of Christ, God sees only the righteousness of Christ when He looks at us. Our sin has been nailed to the cross with Jesus, and we will never be punished for it.
The sin that remains in our lives, however, does sometimes require God’s discipline. If we continue to act in sinful ways and we do not repent and turn from that sin, God brings His divine discipline to bear upon us. If He did not, He would not be a loving and concerned Father. Just as we discipline our own children for their welfare, so does our heavenly Father lovingly correct His children for their benefit. Hebrews 12:7-13 tells us, "As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Whoever heard of a child who was never disciplined? If God doesn't discipline you as he does all of his children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really his children after all. Since we respect our earthly fathers who disciplined us, should we not all the more cheerfully submit to the discipline of our heavenly Father and live forever? For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But God's discipline is always right and good for us because it means we will share in his holiness. No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening--it is painful! But afterward there will be a quiet harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.”
Discipline, then, is how God lovingly turns His children from rebellion to obedience. Through discipline our eyes are opened more clearly to God's perspective on our lives. As King David stated in Psalm 32, discipline causes us to confess and repent of sin we have not yet dealt with. In this way discipline is cleansing. It is also a growth catalyst. The more we know about God, the more we know about His desires for our lives. Discipline presents us with the opportunity to learn and to conform ourselves to the image of Christ (Romans 12:1-2). Discipline is a good thing!
We need to remember that sin is a constant in our lives while we are yet on this earth (Romans 3:10, 23). And as such, we not only have to deal with God's discipline for our disobedience, but we also have to deal with the natural consequences resulting from sin. If a believer steals something, God will forgive him and cleanse him from the sin of theft, restoring fellowship between Himself and the repentant thief. However, the societal consequences of theft can be severe, resulting in fines or even jail time. These are natural consequences of sin and must be endured. But God works even through those to increase our faith and glorify Himself.
Recommended Resource: Knowing God by J.I. Packer.
2007-08-22 12:17:32
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answered by Freedom 7
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outstanding answer Farazi. i ask your self why Jesus reported Eli Eli lama sabachthani? Mark 15: 34 on an identical time as the christians those days telling that he's willingly had to be crucified to keep the mankind. He does not sound like he needs that. Gospel of John financial ruin sixteen verse 7: "even though I inform you the fact; it incredibly is expedient for you that i bypass away: for if i bypass no longer away, the Comforter won't come unto you; yet as quickly as I leave, i will deliver him unto you". yet whilst he says that now I comprehend the significance of his departure so as that Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) can come and comprehensive the coaching. they have have been given the privilege of having Prophet between them and that they retains on killing them. grew to become into that some form of interest in the time of that element. How I want i could be interior the time in the process the prophet Jesus 2d coming to keep the worldwide.
2016-10-09 01:39:18
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answered by ? 4
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It's quite simple. If you turn to Jesus and sincerely repent of your sins you are forgiven. You must understand that it is not a free pass where you can say "Oh, this looks like fun. I know it is a sin but God will forgive me afterwards. This is not an honest faith. But God knows we're not perfect. We're defective. Simply strive to live the way God commands and love your neighbor (any person on earth) as yourself. If you trip along the way God and Jesus are there to pick you up and help dust you off.
God bless.
2007-08-22 12:23:29
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answered by You Ask & I Answer!!! 4
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May I recommend a website that can answer this question much better than I can.
http://www.truthaboutdeath.com/
One thing that I would like to mention, there is NO sin that cannot be forgiven. However, if you blaspheme the HOLY SPIRIT, you will not be forgiven. What does that mean? When YOU believe in your heart that you do not need to repent of your sins, then you are blaspheming the HOLY SPIRIT.
More can be said.
GOD bless
2007-08-22 12:21:36
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answered by Exodus 20:1-17 6
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What goes around comes around. The world addresses all sin at some point. Jesus died once for all. Believers are covered by the blood of Jesus. There is no condemnation.
After death, believers go before the judgment seat of Christ to receive rewards for their faith and good works. Unbelievers go before the White Throne judgment and are then cast into the lake of fire.
2007-08-22 12:21:26
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answered by High Flyer 4
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Thats pretty vague but try this:
Hbr 6:4 For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
Hbr 6:5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
Hbr 6:6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put [him] to an open shame.
2007-08-22 12:20:13
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answered by Anonymous
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1 John chapter 2.
2007-08-22 12:22:35
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answered by God is love. 6
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Matt.chap,s.12 vrs.44,,45
2007-08-22 12:23:16
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answered by Anonymous
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Hebrews 12:5-11
5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:
6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
2007-08-22 12:19:02
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answered by CJ 6
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Read the book of Galatians in the Bible.
2007-08-22 12:25:39
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answered by Anonymous
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