1 Jn. 1:8-10Words Meaning Different Things

8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.

Alien Sinner - “foreigner”, “stranger”Not a citizen of God’s kingdom. Eph. 2:12; Jn. 3:5; Col. 1:13W/O Christ; W/O God-LOST! Eph. 2:12; 2 Thess. 1:6-9Separated from God. Isa. 59:1-2Can be saved! Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 2:28

Words Meaning Different Things

Alien Sinner - “foreigner”, “stranger” Redeemed Sinner - past sins forgiven

Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 2:38; Eph. 1:6-7; Rom. 6:2-7Although saved, can yet sin. 1 Jn.2:1-3Sin always separates from God. Isa. 59:1-2When a redeemed sinner sins and does not repent to get forgiveness, they then become an...

Words Meaning Different Things

Alien Sinner - “foreigner”, “stranger” Redeemed Sinner - past sins forgiven Erring Sinner - lost

How can one error to be lost? Jas. 5:9,19-20; Jn. 15:1-6As long as one is in error, they are lost!Examples: Simon the Sorcerer & Demas.Can be saved! Acts 8:22-24; 1 Jn. 1:9; Jas. 5:16

Words Meaning Different Things

Alien Sinner - “foreigner”, “stranger” Redeemed Sinner - past sins forgiven Erring Sinner - lost Apostate Sinner - hardened, no

repentance1 Jn. 5:16Sin can “sear” & “harden”. 1 Tim. 4:1-2; Heb. 3:13Salvation impossible without repentance. Heb. 6:4-6Israel serves as our example: Heb. 3:7-13

Words Meaning Different Things

Alien Sinner? Redeemed Sinner? Erring Sinner? Apostate Sinner?

Which One Describes Us...