But isn't that exactly the logical inference to draw from Doubter's post?
If Jesus died to save us from all sins past, present and future except for the sin of rejecting him, doesn't this mean that, technically speaking, one could actually go and do whatever the hell he wants and as long as he's accepting Jesus then he's fine?
Of course, I'm not claiming that this what Christians actually go and do -- far from it -- but, again, technically speaking, they could if they wanted to.
spect8or
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That can be the logical inference. There are at least two qualifications to that inference though.
1. Had the person in question really accepted Jesus? (only he and God know for sure so its pretty hard to make a judgement about someone other than yourself)
2. Did the person renounce his former acceptance.(again only he and God know)
There are some scripural references to this being the case.(commiting sins after being accepted by God)
1. Moses - murdered a Egyptian soldier or guard and had to flee Egypt. He still wrote much of the bible and was said to be the closest man to God.
2. David - had Bathshebas' husband murdered so he could take his wife. Also wrote some of the bible and was said by God to be a "man after the heart of God".
3. Paul - participated in the persecution and stoning of early christians. Also wrote much of the new testament and is a revered teacher even today.
I think a legitimate question is "could someone who has accepted Christ continue in these type of sins". My own experience is that someone who does these heavier type of sins will over time come to the point of renouncing their acceptance or cease committing them and truly repent.
A case I know of the man was caught, tried, sentenced, and served his time or paid for his crime. He repented and is living a very good and acceptible life today.
I am sure there are stories of ongoing sin but the story may not be over yet.