I have told people that Jesus is coming and how it is important to be ready. One of responses that really makes me think is ; I am always ready for the Lord to come what why should i be watching for a particular day , and isn't it hypocritical to change the way you live just because the Lord may be coming on one particular day?

We have to worship the father in spirit and in truth, If we change just because the day approaches rather than having him change us in relationship what kind of love is that?

Abbershay,
We were commanded to watch...it's not optional. Those who are not watching are getting caught up in the things of this world. We are to watch so that we don't fall asleep so that when the master comes...the door is closed and we are on the wrong side of the door. You are correct that we should not try to be on our best behaviour only on a few days of the year...but everyday. Nevertheless better to be prepared for the coming master than being caught unawares.

Matthew 22:1-14
Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying,

“The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son.

“And he sent out his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding feast, and they were UNWILLING to come.

“Again he sent out other slaves saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited, “Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and my fattened livestock are all butchered and everything is ready; come to the wedding feast.”’

“BUT THEY PAID NO ATTENTION and went their way, one to his own farm, another to his business,

and the rest seized his slaves and mistreated them and killed them.

“But the king was enraged, and he sent his armies and destroyed those murderers and set their city on fire.

“Then he said to his slaves, ‘The wedding is ready, but those who were invited WERE NOT WORTHY.

‘Go therefore to the main highways, and as many as you find there, invite to the wedding feast.’

“Those slaves went out into the streets and gathered together all they found, both evil and good; and the wedding hall was filled with dinner guests.

“But when the king came in to look over the dinner guests, he saw a man there who was not dressed in wedding clothes,

and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you come in here without wedding clothes?’ And the man was speechless.

“Then the king said to the servants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

“For MANY are called, but FEW are chosen.”

Dear Knight Michael:

Before I take a different position than your post above, let me say that I LOVE your postings. I can always count on you to be informative and well balanced.

Now then, although we are encouraged many times to watch, I have four children who are all walking in powerful ways with the Lord. They are NOT in any way getting comfortable with the world. They are eagerly going about the Father's business. They all say they are ready and happy to go at any time, but they will leave the watching up to me!!

Just my 2 cents!!!

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John 14:21-24

He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him.” 22Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, “Lord, what then has happened that You are going to disclose Yourself to us and not to the world?” 23Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him. 24“He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine, but the Father’s who sent Me.

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These are Jesus' words not mine. I would tell your children, that if they want to be obedient to their Lord and Savior...then they are to watch. When the Lord repeats himself multiple times...then you better listen up. I too have family members who are not watching, nor do they want to hear the message. I leave it in the Lord's hands.

King James

John 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.


Knight Michael, this verse was read in my Sunday School class today, and the word "manifest" just popped out at me. (And now I read the verse again on this forum - no coincidences).

From Merriam-Webster's on-line dictionary

Main Entry: 1man·i·fest
Pronunciation: ˈma-nə-ˌfest
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French manifeste, from Latin manifestus caught in the act, flagrant, obvious, perhaps from manus + -festus (akin to Latin infestus hostile)
Date: 14th century
1 : readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sight
2 : easily understood or recognized by the mind : obvious

From Star's recent post:

Reply IN THE HOUR

JESUS said:
In the hour,
when I come to
GET MY BRIDE.
We will see
each other face to face.
I the LORD will
hold you close to ME.
I love you,
Jesus

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Revelation 3:3
Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it, and repent. But if you do not WAKE up, I will come like a THIEF, and you will not know at what time I will come to you.

1 Thessalonians 5:2
For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night.

Matthew 24:43
But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept WATCH and would not have let his house be broken into.

Matthew 25:10
"But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.

Luke 13:25
Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, 'Sir, open the door for us.' "But he will answer, 'I don't know you or where you come from.'

Matthew 7:24-27
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.

But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.

The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

Peggy,
The word manifest is similiar to disclose. It means to reveal oneself. To be plainly visible. I had read that verse many times myself without that word ringing any bells. Then I read it again, and realized this was talking about the rapture. That those who obey His commandments show that they love Jesus and He and the Father will reveal themselves, manifest themselves, disclose themselves and MAKE THEIR ABODE, i.e. dwelling place with them.

Michael who are those verses for? The saved or the unsaved?

Yes, Michael - that is what it meant to me this morning when I heard it read.

~P

Email: cidp@aol.com

The unsaved are not gonna care about obeying the Lord's commandments. So I would say for the saved.

The unsaved will be going about business as usual, just like before the flood. Buying, selling, planting, eating, drinking, getting married. Then judgment will fall like a hammer.

Since we are not asleep, the Lord will NOT come as a thief to us, for we are warned to be ready, and not given to anger, drunkeness, strife, envy, bitterness, etc.

Here is what Paul said. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you,

for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief.

You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.

So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled.

For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.

But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

The context of john 14 isnt about thew rapture as an event its about the indwelling of God in men.

Here's another good reason that we should watch....

* The Watcher's Crown *
This meritorious award is given to all who longingly and desiringly watch for Christ's return. Paul declares in 2 Timothy 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. Imagine, God gives a special crown to believers who fix their eyes and hearts heavenward in watchfulness of Christ's return.

Josh why do you associate this with watching a date or even watching the signs?

Oh I was just mentioning another good reason for us believers to watch, there is a reward for doing so. I am one that believes that if you are saved, then you are ready to go. Watching is not a salvation issue, but a rewards issue.

There is a difference between loving his appearing and watching. This is a crown for loving his appearing not for watching for his appearing.

It's the same thing Abbershay, if we love his appearing, then we will watch for it.

There’s even a crown righteousness tied to that anticipation. “Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:8. This crown of righteousness is given to all who love the idea of Jesus’ soon arrival.

Josh,
I agree with you that watching is a rewards issue and not a salvation issue. Look...all 7 churches candlesticks are represented in Heaven,,,with Jesus standing in the midst of them. Jesus, says in Revelation that all who are "overcomers" will be rewarded. So that means there are believers from all seven churches...but it does not mean that ALL will be there. For those who do not REPENT will be spued out of the body. For them to be spued out...they would have to be part of the body first.

To me this means that all those who have been paying lip service to Christ will be left out. All those who play at being Christian will be left out. For they have a form of Christianity...but no power. They have no robe of righteousness for they have not confessed their sin nor repented from their sin. They thought that one altar call and they could live their life out for themselves turning their back on the One who DIED for them.

Jesus is looking for those who HE KNOWS. To know Him means to have a relationship with Him. I do not believe He is interested in those who are indifferent at best to whether He comes back or not. And who are hostile at worst as this interrupts their long term plans on this earth.

This may be references to the servants who were beaten up. That would be us...for we have been persecuted for what we believe...from our very own blood relatives and Christian friends...let alone from the world who mocks us. I can't get around this verse.

Revelation 22:11
"Let the one who does wrong, still do wrong; and the one who is filthy, still be filthy; and let the one who is righteous, still practice righteousness; and the one who is holy, still keep himself holy."

We serve not only a loving God, but a Holy one. A Holy God who demands justice.

Ezekiel 3:27 says...
But when I speak to you, I will open your mouth and you will say to them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD.' HE WHO HEARS, LET HIM HEAR; and he who refuses, let him refuse; for they are a rebellious house.

Revelation 2:7, 2:11, 2:17, 2:29, 3:6, 3:13, 3:22 says...
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

This was repeated to ALL SEVEN CHURCHES. Will ALL the church listen?

Revelation 3:14-21
To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:

These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation.

I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!

So, because you are lukewarm — neither hot nor cold — I am about to spit you out of my mouth.

You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.

I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.

Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and REPENT.

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.

To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne.

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”

I'm going to avoid this one as I've already explained what Repent means in other posts. Knight, I'm firm believer in Once Saved Always Saved. Repent does not mean to turn from sin, it means to turn to God in faith. Not wanting to debate salvation here.

http://gracethrufaith.com/ask-a-bible-teacher/what-does-repent-mean/

http://www.evangelical.us/repent.html

http://www.studythebible.com/question/topics/repentan.htm

http://seekingthetruth.israelinet.org/articles/repent.htm

http://lightingtheway.blogspot.com/2007/10/what-does-it-mean-to-repent-by-beth-ltw.html

You better never sin then....I'm glad your perfect, God knows I'm not. Mods, can you close this thread as we're getting off the point?

1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Then we can't lose it then, right?

Dear Friends;

Perhaps it would be better to email one another than bring conflict into this house. It's not fair and it's a burden for your brothers and sisters here who love you.
Please consider Yeshua's Parable about the relationship of the vine and it's branches.
Bless You!!!

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There is a difference between Salvation and rewards.

1 Corinthians 3:10-15
According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each man must be careful how he builds on it.

For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw,

each man’s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man’s work.

If any man’s work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward.

If any man’s work is burned up, he will SUFFER LOSS; but he himself will be SAVED, yet so as through fire.

Patrick,
I am not seeking conflict with anyone. I am answering questions. I am not attacking anyone. I am not seeking to belittle someone else's beliefs. I am not calling names. Just quoting scripture to back up what I believe. You can agree with it or disagree with it. I will not be hurt because someone does not agree with me...and I do not desire to hurt anyone else just because I disagree with them. We are ALL brothers and sisters in Christ. We should ALL show love towards one another. But I will be fine with dropping the issue. I have said my piece. Let peace reign in all of us.

Knight, if you would like to discuss OSAS and Conditional Security further, feel free to email at jgreen0227@gmail.com

Here's what He has taught me:

If you love God, you will desire to please Him.
If you love Him, you will hate sin as He does.
Thus, you will confess sin as soon as you become aware of it,
asking Him to help you to turn away from it.
If you love God with your whole heart,
there is no fear of losing your salvation.

True Christianity is a relationship with God through Jesus Christ;
it is not a set of doctrines.

~Charity

Knight Michael linked this article which is excellent in describing true biblical repentance. Thankfully, we have the Word itself to light our path~

May you be blessed in your reading~


Repent

A friend asked me to read a small booklet about repentance. He was concerned because something bothered him about the context. Could I find what it was? In my haste nothing seemed obvious. Later, I determined to spend more time to see what was bothering my friend.

Surely God’s Spirit will help us if we take the time to ask questions as we read. This time it was evident where the author was going. This booklet started with a scenario most everyone could relate to. By getting us to start saying, ‘Ah, yes, I see.’ We allow ourselves to be lead down a path where we ought not to be. I was reminded of the serpent with Eve in the Garden of Eden. Looks good, sounds good, finally it tastes good. There was a cleverly crafted mixture of good and evil. It was an excellent document of man’s educated ability to appeal to our own reason, our logic.

So what is repentance all about? What does it mean to repent? Does it have anything to do with faith? Does it have anything to do with sin in our lives, or changing our ways? Isn’t faith and love all that is required? What about the statement of Yeshua (Jesus), "If you love me you will keep My commandments." (John 14:15)? NAS

The writer of the booklet wanted us to just believe, that is all. Just believe and trust Jesus for He has done it all for us. The author had several good, valid points, however, mixed with these right points were errors. His statements like, repentance is not about morals. It is not about good behavior. It is not about doing better. And he said, that Peter in Acts 2:38, by saying, ‘repent,’ was implying ‘believe,’ or ‘trust’. This author is telling us by simply believing we have repented, Jesus Christ has done it all for us, because you are incapable of moral perfection… The gist of the booklet is, there is no need to strive for perfection because you will only end up sinning anyway. He did point out repentance is a matter of the heart and we need to see our inability of changing ourselves. But with the help of God’s spirit we can change.

We must be alert, prayerful, and proving what is said, by seeking the truth in Scripture.

The Hebrew word for repent (#5162 and 7725) have the connotation of being sorry, regret, and to return, turn back, to restore. It is a verb and indicates an active involvement.

The Hebrew word translated return in some versions is translated as repent in other versions. To someone who has understanding and knowledge of God’s way (instruction, Torah) then leaves, or departs from that way, to that person God calls out to ‘Return’, or repent, stop sinning. [1 John 3:3-5]

The Greek (#3340) for repent is 1) to change one’s mind, i.e. to repent 2) to change one’s mind for better, heartily to amend with abhorrence of one’s past sins.

The Hebrew word for repentance (#07729) is returning, retirement, withdrawal.

And the Greek (#3341) for repentance is, a change of mind, as it appears to one who repents, of a purpose he has formed or of something he has done

It appears to repent is to abhor the way or what we have become or done and return to the way God has given, to follow His instructions (Torah), to trust Him (faith) that He knows what is best for us. These instructions are given to us in all His Word.

Let us look at some Scriptures:

Repent (taken from the NAS, underlining mine)

God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent; has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? (Numbers 23:19)

Looks like if we lie, (a sin), we need to repent.

Because of sin, or wickedness, we will lose our blessings, will suffer judgement, so what do we need to do? Repent (turn back), with supplication (pray for mercy).

If they take thought in the land where they are taken captive, and repent and make supplication to You in the land of their captivity, saying, ‘We have sinned, we have committed iniquity and have acted wickedly’ (2 Chronicles 6:37)

If we refuse truth (Your Word is truth) we resist God’s correction.

O LORD, do not Your eyes look for truth? You have smitten them, But they did not weaken; You have consumed them, But they refused to take correction. They have made their faces harder than rock; They have refused to repent. (Jeremiah 5:3)

It is our ways that bring upon us great trials (9/11). Wake up! Repent.

I will winnow them with a winnowing fork At the gates of the land; I will bereave them of children, I will destroy My people; They did not repent of their ways. (Jeremiah 15:7)

‘Perhaps they will listen and everyone will turn from his evil way, that I may repent of the calamity which I am planning to do to them because of the evil of their deeds.’ (Jeremiah 26:3)

Therefore say to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord GOD, Repent and turn away from your idols and turn your faces away from all your abominations. (Ezekiel 14:6)

By our conduct we are being judged. We must stop transgressing.

Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, each according to his conduct," declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn away from all your transgressions, so that iniquity may not become a stumbling block to you. (Ezekiel 18:30)

"For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies," declares the Lord GOD. "Therefore, repent and live." (Ezekiel 18:32)

Yeshua said to repent.

From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." (Matthew 4:17)

Just repent?

And saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." (Mark 1:15)

If one does not repent he will perish. Hmm, not good!

I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. (Luke 13:3)

And we must practice what we expect the Father to do for us.

"And if he sins against you seven times a day, and returns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ forgive him." (Luke 17:4)

To recognize our need for repentance is the first step.

Peter said to them, Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38)

The Holy Spirit (God’s Spirit), His grace, the empowerment to eternal life. [Galatians 6:8]

Peter shows it is not only a change of mind but also a turning back to the obedience to God’s word (read the whole account).

Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord; (Acts 3:19)

Repentance involves more than just outward things it is a heart thing.

Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray the Lord that, if possible, the intention of your heart may be forgiven you. (Acts 8:22)

Not just faith but deeds also, repent (mind change with abhorrence to past sins), turn (to God in obedience), repentance (evidence of the changed mind).

… and even to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds appropriate to repentance. (Acts 26:20)

Repentance, or judgement, you choose.

Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and will remove your lamp stand out of its place—unless you repent. (Revelation 2:5)

Therefore repent; or else I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of My mouth. (Revelation 2:16)

Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent. (Revelation 3:19)

Repent of the works of our hands, our ways and turn or return to His ways.

The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands, so as not to worship demons, and the idols of gold and of silver and of brass and of stone and of wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk; (Revelation 9:20)

And they did not repent of their murders nor of their sorceries nor of their immorality nor of their thefts. (Revelation 9:21)

And they blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores; and they did not repent of their deeds. (Revelation 16:11)

Repentance

This is a very interesting verse. Not only do we repent (turn) from our ways but we must rest in Him, trust Him, He is our strength, quietness is to stop trying to do it on our own.

[color]For thus the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said, "In repentance and rest you will be saved, In quietness and trust is your strength." But you were not willing, (Isaiah 30:15)[/color]

There is a change, after repentance it is evidenced by fruit, not sin.

Therefore bear fruit in keeping with repentance; (Matthew 3:8)

Repentance, a changing of mind, a turning from sin that we may be forgiven. If one were to ask you to forgive them as they stood there kicking you again and again in the shin with no indication of stopping, this would indicate they are not sorry or about to stop or change.

John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. (Mark 1:4)

What did John the Baptist say to those who wanted to know what to do? [Luke 3:7-14]

Be sure it is Yeshua that we go to for forgiveness when we turn (or return) to Him.

He is the one whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. (Acts 5:31)

It is repentance that leads to life.

When they heard this, they quieted down and glorified God, saying, "Well then, God has granted to the Gentiles also the repentance that leads to life." (Acts 11:18)

True repentance is accompanied with faith, faith in the one who can perform this change in us to the glory of the Father.

Solemnly testifying to both Jews and Greeks of repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts 20:21)

…that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds appropriate to repentance. (Acts 26:20)

Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance? (Romans 2:4)

This speaks for itself, there is a sorrow that produces repentance.

For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death. (2 Corinthians 7:10)

With gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, (2 Timothy 2:25)

The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9)

To grow in Messiah (Christ) we must turn from dead works.

Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, (Hebrews 6:1)

What is the Word saying to you? Turn, Repent, This is the way walk you in it [Isaiah 30:21].

Our above mentioned booklet says there is no problem sinning because that is our old nature, our flesh doing it’ so just believe. What does scripture say about sinning? (AV and following)

Sin not

And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before you, that ye sin not. (Exodus 20:20)

Be still, stop struggling, trust in His faithfulness.

Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Psalms 4:4)

Looks like we have a job, an obligation, to others and ourselves.

Nevertheless if thou warn the righteous man, that the righteous sin not, and he doth not sin, he shall surely live, because he took warning; and thou hast delivered thy soul. (Ezekiel 3:21)

What does sin and the knowledge of God have in common?

Awake to soberness righteously, and sin not; for some have no knowledge of God: I speak this to move you to shame. (1 Corinthians 15:34)

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: (Ephesians 4:26)

Reading first John will help. Here is a sampling. (NAS)

If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us. My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world. By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments. The one who says, "I have come to know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him; but whoever keeps His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this we know that we are in Him: the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked. (1 John 1:8-10; 2:1-6)

Sin is breaking, or not keeping, God’s law (instructions, Torah).

Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous; the one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. (1 John 3:4-9)

The help of God’s spirit (grace) can change us. We can stop sinning. Always? No, but the more we allow the Spirit of God to lead us the more we will become like our Savior, we can walk as He walked. [Romans 8:29][Colossians 3:10]

Do not let anyone deceive you. He who practices sin is of the devil. What is sin? Lawlessness, therefore repent, obey the Word of God by the help of the Holy Spirit, and you will bring forth deeds worthy of repentance.

Praise Elohim
from http://seekingthetruth.israelinet.org/articles/repent.htm

Lewis Sperry Chafer
Systematic Theology
Soteriology (p. 309)

9. BELIEVERS MAY EXPERIENCE LOSS OF FELLOWSHIP. This question has to do with the present, as rewards have to do with the future, in the believer's experience. Some vital passages are involved at this point.
John 13:8. "If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me."
These are the words of Christ to Peter when Peter objected to the intent of Christ to bathe his feet. The word wash represents a partial bathing and is in contrast here to wash as used in verse 10, where the meaning is a full bath. All is symbolic of spiritual cleansing. There is a complete bathing (vs. 10) which corresponds to the once-for-all "washing of regeneration," and a partial bathing such as is promised in 1 John 1:9. The partial bathing is as oft repeated in the believer's life as he confesses his sin. Christ said Peter would have "no part" with Him unless Peter was partially bathed. The word "no part" suggests not a full part; that is, Peter would be lacking full fellowship with Christ unless he was cleansed. This is equally true of every Christian. If is after confession of sin that there is cleansing and fellowship; but the question of security with respect to salvation is not involved in this doctrine.