Our sins are forgiven. But does that refer only to those committed, or also to those yet to be committed?
We no longer require the blood of bulls goats, etc., for our sin. But do we rightly read that we are free of the consequence of further sin? Not saying that salvation is lost. But I believe there is still a need for repentance.
And if there is still a need for repentance, then why just declare ourselves free of any consequence for sin? Transformation/sanctification should be a process that moves us toward (but never completely to, in this life-time) sinlessness. It does not happen if we merely turn a blind eye to the sin that remains.
Remember, we rightly state that the crucifixion was the only act that saved us, yet following that we must work out our salvation with fear and trembling. It is for this that stepping beyond the "free gift" is required.
Otherwise, it is just a transactional salvation that leaves us functionally as permanent toddlers. . . still pooping in our pants and sticking our fingers in the fan when we should be moving through life in a progressively more responsible way. Not the best metaphor, but still a good picture. (otherwise, what is a meta for??
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