Are Christians Saints or Sinners?

Years ago there was a popular Christian bumper sticker that said, "Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven"

Recently I've heard Christians saying "Don't call yourself a sinner because you're saved and forgiven."

There's some truth and some error in both statements.

True: we aren't perfect.

But: We aren't just forgiven. We're equipped, strengthened, and empowered to become better people (Romans 12:1-2).

True: The most important thing about us is that we're saved and forgiven.

But: We must never forget we're still sinners in daily need of God's grace. 

I know I'm a work in progress - I'm growing in Christ, seeking to draw closer to Jesus and be more and more obedient to His commands. But I sometimes fall short.

Paul put it this way: 

"Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me." Philippians 3:12

Let's press on together, fellow believers!

see also:
Sinner, Saint, or Both?

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