We are Not Defeatists!

There are those who feel that sin is unconquerable. We are stuck in its grip as long as we are stuck in this mortal body. There is no way we mere human sinners can break free of its grasp until we stand before God in the world to come.

Defeatist. That’s what that is.

But we don’t have to live in that place. We salvationists don’t believe any of that devil-inspired crap. We believe in the privilege of holiness. Holiness is a subsequent work of God’s grace in our lives that gives us the ability to break free of sin’s grasp right now. We can live a victorious life without sin!

What is sin? Sin is an offense against God; anything that grieves him. And left to ourselves, we are certainly prone to sin. But God has deposited within us his Holy Spirit, who communes with us and keeps the lines of communication with God open at all times.

When sin comes calling, Holy Spirit is right there (he doesn’t go anywhere like vacation; he needs no break). He reminds us that what we are about to do (or not do) would grieve him- and at that moment, we have the ability to choose not to sin. Holiness is all about keeping that constant communion with Holy Spirit flowing. If we listen to him, we know the right choice at any given moment. We know the "way out," so that we will not fall to it and therefore avoid offending our great love.

Holiness is walking so close to Holy Spirit and listening to his voice, that we do not sin. It’s all about making one choice (not to sin) at a time.

We salvationists are not defeatists. We believe in holiness. We don’t have to sin. Hallelujah!

We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 5:23). - TSA doctrine #10

It’s your privilege to be holy. Do you walk in holiness right now? If not, what are you waiting for?