Originally Posted by
sincerly
Hi thief, Your: """this act of denial doesn't work""" is correct.
The reason being when one sees and acknowledges the "fault"/SIN the "wages" is death---not just "sin no more".
The Scriptures state that "Propitiation for sins" comes with the shedding of Jesus' blood at the cross.
That is the reason that those who fail to acknowledge their Sins and fail to bring that symbolic animal as a sacrificed died in their sins. Today(scripturally), the true sacrifice has been offered two thousand years ago. By Faith we acknowledge that "Gift of life" for ALL who confess and repent submitting to do the Will of GOD the Father. (The sin no more.)
Hi Thief, The audience was for the most part Jewish. And they were aware of the stipulated sacrifices for sins as there were two daily sacrifices(morning and evening). The healings were not always due to sinning as Jesus acknowledged.
Jesus being the promised sacrifice and Lord God could say, "your sins are forgiven--go and sin no more".
The thief on the cross understood the power of Jesus and the Kingdom of heaven in those last moments and by his faith, repentance and confessed guilt he was then assured that he would have a place in that kingdom.
True, Remember, how many times was Peter told to forgive his trespassing brother?
The Creator GOD is merciful, long-suffering, and Gracious--Sometimes us stubborn, hard-headed humans take a long time in seeing the truth and Repenting.
We war against our lustful desires--. The "I'm worth it" attitude ends in disappointment in the long run/end. Paul was right in the --I die daily---"crucifying of self".
Yes, the Sacrifice has been made, However, As long as there is life, Choice is possible and as 1John 2:1-2 states---"if any man sins..." Repentance and confession is again necessary. But, has that action "grieved the Holy Spirit?"
See above; should one place one's self beyond redemption by one's arrogant/defiant attitude----yes, one will be dealt with in those terms.