635. How Can I Be Both a Saint and a Sinner? | Ask Paul Tripp
Jul 6, 2024
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Best-selling author and pastor Paul Tripp discusses the tension between being a saint and a sinner in Christian faith. He explores how believers can navigate this complexity, emphasizing the need to accept both their identity in Christ and ongoing struggles with sin.
Embrace the new identity in Christ while recognizing the ongoing battle with sin.
Authentically navigate the spiritual battle by relying on God's grace for sanctification.
Deep dives
Disagreement on Identity as Saint and Sinner
Some listeners disagreed with the concept of being both a saint and a sinner as described by Paul Tripp. They questioned if it was accurate to view oneself as both, believing that once they became a believer, they were solely a saint who occasionally struggled with sin. This disagreement stemmed from interpretations of biblical verses like 1st John 3:6 and the Apostle Paul's letters emphasizing believers' new identity in Christ.
Embracing New Identity and Battling Sin
The podcast highlights the importance of embracing the new identity in Christ while acknowledging the ongoing battle with sin. It emphasizes the significance of understanding oneself as a child of God with new potential, while also recognizing the harsh reality of sin's presence and power. By affirming both aspects - the new identity and the reality of sin, believers can authentically navigate the ongoing spiritual battle while relying on God's grace for sanctification.
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Navigating the Tension Between Saint and Sinner Identity
Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process.
In this episode, a listener had a disagreement with Paul and wanted to ask him about it. He wrote in: "I’m a bit confused. Am I a saint or a sinner? When I trusted Christ as my Savior, didn’t I become a saint? (Phil 1:1). Wouldn’t it be accurate to say I’m a saint who sometimes struggles with sin, but I don’t continue to sin? (I John 3:6)."
If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.
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