Does the Bible say we are Sinners?

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by Sons to Glory!

So, what is the Cliff Note version of all that - why did God leave us with the flesh?

Our faith needs trials.

This thread proves it.

[Sons to Glory!]

Originally Posted by Ohio

Our faith needs trials.

YES!!! In recent fellowship the flesh has been likened to building muscle. That is, when we lift weights, the resistance is what develops muscle. If there is nothing to work against - no development!

"But you are not in the flesh, but in the spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you."

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by Sons to Glory!

So, what is the Cliff Note version of all that - why did God leave us with the flesh?

Originally Posted by Sons to Glory!

YES!!! In recent fellowship the flesh has been likened to building muscle. That is, when we lift weights, the resistance is what develops muscle. If there is nothing to work against - no development!

"But you are not in the flesh, but in the spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you."

Aha!

So ... you already know the answers to all these tough questions you're presenting!

Are we playing "verse-wars" or "verse-games?"

[Sons to Glory!]

Originally Posted by Ohio

Aha!

So ... you already know the answers to all these tough questions you're presenting!

Are we playing "verse-wars" or "verse-games?"

The question about "why we were left with the flesh" is a sidebar to the main one - are we just old sinners?