Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden. Genesis 3:8
And he said, I was afraid … and I hid myself. Genesis 3:10
NOTE: God’s aim for us is for us to overcome the temptation to sin, to once more become pure in heart, so that we can speak with Him face to face without fear. “We shall see Him as He is.” 1 John 3:3 Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount, “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8. This will give Jesus immense pleasure. “Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy.” Jude 1:24
Q11 How does God describe those who will go forward to be the citizens of the new world He has planned?
To the end He may establish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 3:13
To present you unblameable and unreprovable in his sight. Colossians 1:22
That thou keep this commandment without fear, unrebukeable until his appearing. 1 Timothy 6:14
Q12 How does the Bible show that this perfection of life and character—our thoughts, feelings, words and actions- takes place now?
That the life of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. 2 Corinthians 4:11
Q13 Is this truly possible in today’s world?
We should live soberly, righteously and godly in this present world. Titus 2:12
NOTE: What God has said is true. Titus also says in Titus 1:2 “In the hope of eternal life which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began.” God is still working to fulfil the promise of eternal life even though sin has come. That promise still stands, if we eradicate sin out of our lives. God does not tell lies.
Q14 How does God explain what we are to be like?
Because as He is, so are we in this present world. 1 John 4:17
Q15 Are there Bible examples of human beings who have already learned to live a perfect life?
Daniel purposed in his heart that He would not defile Himself. Daniel 1:8
And Enoch walked with God Genesis 5:22
Noah was a just man and perfect … Noah walked with God. Genesis 6:9
For Ezra had prepared his heat to seek the law … and to do it. Ezra 7:10
Thy word have I hid in mine heart that I might not sin against thee. David, writing in Psalm 119:11
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