The Never-Ending Cycle of Sin and Repentance
Many believers live like this:
- Sin → Feel
guilty → Repent → Try harder → Repeat.
But is this really Christianity—or a religious trap?
The Bible says:
"If righteousness comes through the law, then Christ
died for nothing!" (Galatians 2:21)
So why do we still act like our forgiveness depends on our
performance?
Where Sin Started—and Where It Was Finished
Sin entered through Adam (Genesis 3), but Jesus ended
its reign by His sacrifice. He declared:
"Of sin, because they do not believe in Me." (John
16:9)
And on the cross, He shouted:
"It is finished!" (John 19:30)
This means sin’s debt was paid in full—not
partially, not conditionally, but completely.
Why Do We Still Struggle with Sin?
The enemy’s greatest deception is making us sin-focused
instead of Christ-focused. Many believers live like the man on a
cruise ship who didn’t know his ticket covered everything.
The Cruise Ship Story:
A man was invited on an all-expenses-paid luxury cruise.
After a few days, he ran out of food and, in desperation, nearly jumped
overboard. A crew member stopped him, laughing:
"Sir, your ticket includes all meals—everything is already paid
for!"
Many Christians are like this man—unaware that Jesus
already paid for their freedom. They keep "repenting" for
sins already forgiven, not realizing they’ve been made righteous
forever (2 Corinthians 5:21).
The Real Problem: Sin Consciousness
Under the Old Covenant, people were constantly reminded of
their sins (Hebrews 10:3). But the New Covenant says:
"Their sins and lawless deeds I will remember no
more." (Hebrews 10:17)
Yet many still live in guilt, shame, and repetitive
repentance—not realizing they’ve been perfected forever (Hebrews
10:14).
Wake Up to Your Righteousness!
You are not a "sinner saved by
grace." You are the righteousness of God in Christ (Romans
5:19).
As I wrote in You Are Righteous, your identity changed the moment
you believed. Stop letting the enemy deceive you into thinking you’re
still guilty.
How to Walk in Freedom Today
✅ Sin’s power is broken—you’re
no longer its slave (Romans 6:14).
✅ You are forever righteous—not by works, but by faith
in Jesus.
✅ Live boldly—stop begging for forgiveness; instead,
thank God for His finished work!
"Stand fast in the liberty by which Christ has made
us free!" (Galatians 5:1)
Final Thought
If you’ve believed in Jesus, you are righteous—now
and forever. Stop living like a sinner when God calls you His
holy, blameless child (Ephesians 1:4).
Did this truth set you free? Share it with someone still
trapped in sin-consciousness!
