Ceasing from sin means we are free from guilt and its dominion, despite the ongoing presence of sin in our lives.
When Scripture states that 'he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin' (1 Peter 4:1), it does not imply a complete removal of sinful presence in our lives but rather signifies freedom from guilt and the dominion of sin. Believers are liberated from the obligation of punishment for their sins due to Christ's redemptive work, meaning that while they still struggle with sin, they are no longer slaves to it. This reality is one of the central assurances of grace — that through faith, Christians live under grace rather than law, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide and empower them in their journey toward holiness.
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