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"Ask the Pastor"

We frequently receive questions in email from people about doctrine, practice, etc. From time to time we will post the questions and the answers here on the web page. If you'd like to submit a question, simply email our pastor at Bro.Buddy@ChristianChallenge.org or use the form below.

> Question:
>
> I've heard the statement several times that the Holy Spirit will not
> dwell in an unclean temple. In other words, if a person sins after they
> become a christian and hasn't asked for forgiveness especially if they
> sin willfully or knowingly does the Holy Spirit continue to stay there?
> Are there scriptures to prove otherwise?

Carl,

I'll try to give some short answers on this.

To begin with, the Bible tells us that a true believer cannot continue to
practice sin as a life style. (Cf. 1 John 3:10) If you have a person who
is living in sin willfully and refuses to repent, then that person's
salvation has to be questioned. One reason is the because the inward
grieving of the Holy Spirit will not allow a believer to remain in sin.
(Cf. Eph4:30) Plus the fact that we have been given a new nature, also
precludes us living in sin.

But this isn't simply an issue of a believer sinning after coming to
Jesus. As long as we are in our present bodies, the principle of sin will
be present in our life. But the Lord makes provision for this. We are to
confess our sins, receive our forgiveness and cleansing, and go on with
the Lord. (Cf. 1 John 1:9) Because of the cross, the apostle said that
there can be no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. Jesus took
our sins to Himself on the cross.

With regard to the Holy Spirit leaving a believer, no, that is not the
case. Not in the new covenant. Jesus said that the Holy Spirit would be
with us forever. (John 14:16) The Lord Himself said that He would never
leave us nor forsake us. (Heb 13:5)

Hope this helps,

Buddy

Bro. Buddy Martin - Ask the Pastor

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Lawrence "Buddy" Martin
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