IAR 5.15

5.15. Of Sanctification and Good Works

The regenerate can not fulfill the law of God perfectly in this life. For in many things we offend all; and if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Proof texts

• 1 John 1:8 — [8] If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

For discussion

1. The Assembly cited 1 John 1:8 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
2. WCF 10.1 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
3. SC60 5.1 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

Read alongside

WCF 10.1 · SC60 5.1 · SC60 5.2 · SC60 5.3 · SC60 5.4 · SHC 5.1 · SHC 5.2 · SHC 5.3