A believer of Christ holds fast to the teachings of Christ. Unfortunately he is tempted to do things which are sinful in the eyes of God. Believers are still sinners (while in this world) who require a total cleansing from within and this cleansing is made possible by the presence of the Holy Spirit who continuously counsels the believer and corrects his inner character.
When a believer sins there are consequences or punishments which may be meted according to moral, civil or God's Mosaic laws. The Holy Spirit convicts a believer of wrong doing and continues to counsel him so as to bring the believer back to walk in the righteous, straight path again.
The believers' only God is truly loving and ever faithful and will forgive the sins of the believers when they repent and turn away from their sins and repeat them no more.
God forgives and saves, judges and rewards the believers. There is no condemnation to hell for the believer as he is saved when he puts his faith in Christ, obeys his commands and live according to God's purpose and will. His God's loves and keeps His promise of every lasting life for all who believe in Him.
Cell group discussion on 18th May 2022.
References:
Romans 14:10-12
1 Corinthians 3:11 - 15
Galatians 2:16
