Must a sin be overcome before its forgiven?

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by AreYouReady?

Professional spammers get quite innovative when they want to peddle their wares on forums. Nobody who joins discussion forums has advertisements of products in their signature lines.

Ahhh, I didn't even notice his signature line until now. Good catch.

[mizpeh]

No, repentance is required for forgiveness. Sometimes more than once!

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

No, repentance is required for forgiveness. Sometimes more than once!

70 times 7?

[Sam]

In my opinion, forgiveness and cleansing is given the moment a person confesses/admits that he/she has sinned. I do not believe God puts a person on a probationary period (so many minutes, hours, days, weeks, etc to make sure they don't do it again) before forgiveness is freely given. This is based on my understanding of 1 John 1:9. God knows our heart. If we do not want to do the in again or if we do not intend to do it again, He knows.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Thoughts?

Now. But through the Spirit one will overcome sin and death through faith.