2. 1 Jn. 1:8-10 Words Meaning Different Things 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.

3. Alien Sinner - “foreigner”, “stranger” Not a citizen of God’s kingdom. Eph. 2:12; Jn. 3:5; Col. 1:13 W/O Christ; W/O God-LOST! Eph. 2:12; 2 Thess. 1:6-9 Separated from God. Isa. 59:1-2 Can be saved! Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 2:28 Words Meaning Different Things

4. Alien Sinner - “foreigner”, “stranger” Redeemed Sinner - past sins forgiven Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 2:38; Eph. 1:6-7; Rom. 6:2-7 Although saved, can yet sin. 1 Jn.2:1-3 Sin always separates from God. Isa. 59:1-2 When a redeemed sinner sins and does not repent to get forgiveness, they then become an...

5. Alien Sinner - “foreigner”, “stranger” Redeemed Sinner - past sins forgiven Erring Sinner - lost How can one error to be lost? Jas. 5:9,19-20; Jn. 15:1-6 As long as one is in error, they are lost! Examples: Simon the Sorcerer & Demas. Can be saved! Acts 8:22-24; 1 Jn. 1:9; Jas. 5:16

6. Alien Sinner - “foreigner”, “stranger” Redeemed Sinner - past sins forgiven Erring Sinner - lost Apostate Sinner - hardened, no repentance 1 Jn. 5:16 Sin can “sear” & “harden”. 1 Tim. 4:1-2; Heb. 3:13 Salvation impossible without repentance. Heb. 6:4-6 Israel serves as our example: Heb. 3:7-13

7. Alien Sinner? Redeemed Sinner? Erring Sinner? Apostate Sinner? Which One Describes Us...