Larry discusses a passage in 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, where the Apostle Paul addresses a case of a man committing fornication with his father’s wife. Despite the seriousness of the sin, Paul states that the man’s spirit will be saved in the day of the Lord. There is an emphasis on the separation between the flesh and the spirit, highlighting that while the flesh is not yet saved, the spirit is.
John 3 discusses the concept of being “born again” and the separation between flesh and spirit. It argues that while the spirit is reborn upon salvation, the flesh remains prone to sin, and this is supported by biblical passages like 1 Corinthians 3:15 and Romans 7:15-25. The text of scripture also highlights the importance of church discipline, citing 1 Corinthians 5:5 and 2 Corinthians 2:6-11, as well as the need for forgiveness and restoration within the Christian community.
The power of Jesus Christ’s blood and grace is so great that it can save and restore even those who have sinned greatly. This grace is described as amazing and wonderful, capable of reaching and saving all.