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The truth that we are all born sinners is one of the clearest and most sobering realities in the Word of God. Yet, alongside this heavy truth is the greatest hope ever known to man — God does not leave us in our sinful state. He lovingly calls sinners to repentance and transforms them into saints for His glory.
In this blog, we will humbly open the Scriptures, using only the King James Bible, and unfold this beautiful story that stretches from our fallen condition to our future glorification — the journey from sinners to saints.
1. The Universal Problem: We Are All Born Sinners
The first truth every man, woman, and child must understand is this: we are not born innocent. Modern thinking often claims that people are basically good but become bad because of their environment. The Bible, however, plainly declares the opposite.
King David confessed in Psalm 51:5 KJV, “Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.” David did not blame his upbringing or surroundings. He traced his sinfulness back to conception itself. He knew the root problem — inherited sin — was in his very nature.
Paul, the great apostle to the Gentiles, wrote in Romans 3:23 KJV, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” The word all leaves no exceptions. The moral man, the religious man, the pagan — all stand guilty. In fact, just a few verses earlier Paul wrote: “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.” (Romans 3:10 KJV)
This doctrine is not popular. It offends human pride. Many prefer to believe they can earn favor with God through good works, religious rites, or personal efforts. Yet the Bible levels us all: “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way…” (Isaiah 53:6 KJV).
2. The Dreadful Consequence: Sin Separates Us from God
Why does this matter? Because sin is not simply a flaw — it is rebellion against a holy God. Our sins are not small mistakes to be brushed aside. They carry eternal consequences.
Isaiah told Israel plainly, “But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.” (Isaiah 59:2 KJV)
Sin breaks fellowship with our Creator. Worse still, it earns a wage that no one wants to receive: “For the wages of sin is death…” (Romans 6:23 KJV). This death is not just physical death but eternal separation from God in a real place called hell — a doctrine many wish to deny but which the Lord Jesus Christ Himself affirmed repeatedly.
“And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.” (Matthew 25:46 KJV)
To deny the reality of sin’s penalty is to deny the very words of Christ.
3. The Wonderful Provision: Christ Died for Sinners
Though we are born sinners and deserve judgment, the gospel bursts forth as good news: God wants to save us!
God’s love is not passive. He did not look upon mankind’s sinful state and simply pity us. He acted. He sent His only begotten Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, to stand in the sinner’s place.
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8 KJV)
On the cross, Jesus took the full penalty of our sins upon Himself. The holy Son of God became our substitute. He bore the wrath that we deserve so that we could be forgiven and reconciled to God.
“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” (2 Corinthians 5:21 KJV)
This is the heart of the gospel. There is no other way to be saved but through faith in the finished work of Christ. Church membership, baptism, charity, morality — all good things — cannot wash away a single sin. Only the blood of Christ can cleanse the guilty soul.
4. The Free Gift: Salvation by Grace Through Faith
The Bible teaches that salvation is a gift. It cannot be earned. It is received by faith alone in Christ alone.
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8–9 KJV)
Grace means unmerited favor. We did nothing to deserve it. We cannot work for it. It is freely offered to all who believe.
When the Philippian jailer asked Paul and Silas, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” they gave the simple answer that echoes through the centuries: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.” (Acts 16:30–31 KJV)
Salvation is not complicated. It is not a ten-step program. It is not found in a denomination or religious system. It is found in a person: the Lord Jesus Christ.
5. The New Birth: From Sinners to Saints
At the moment a sinner believes, a miracle happens — he is born again.
Jesus told Nicodemus, a respected religious leader, “Ye must be born again.” (John 3:7 KJV)
This new birth is a spiritual transformation. The old nature does not reform itself — it is replaced by a new nature. “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV)
The believer is now declared righteous — not because of his own works but because of Christ’s righteousness credited to his account. He is adopted into the family of God. He is sanctified — set apart as a saint.
Paul often addressed believers as saints, not because they were sinlessly perfect, but because they were now positionally holy in Christ. “Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints…” (1 Corinthians 1:2 KJV).
6. The Daily Call: Living as Saints in a Sinful World
Though saved and declared righteous, believers are called to live out what they are in Christ. The new birth must produce a new life.
Peter writes: “But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:15–16 KJV)
Holiness is not a suggestion — it is a command. The saint is not to blend in with the world but to shine as a light in the darkness.
Paul exhorted the believers in Rome, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” (Romans 12:1 KJV)
Salvation produces good works — not to earn heaven but to glorify the One who saved us.
7. The Blessed Hope: One Day Perfected Forever
Though we strive for holiness in this life, we still battle the old flesh daily. The believer is not yet sinless — but he should sin less as he grows in grace.
One glorious day, the battle will be over. When Christ returns, we shall be like Him.
“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.” (1 John 3:2 KJV)
The final transformation from sinners to saints will be complete. No more sin. No more struggle. No more sorrow. Forever we shall dwell with the Lord in perfect holiness.
8. A Final Plea: Will You Be Made a Saint?
Friend, you were born a sinner. If you have not yet trusted Christ alone, you are still in your sins. Religion cannot save you. Good works cannot save you. Only Jesus saves.
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12 KJV)
Come to Him today. Admit you are a sinner. Believe He died and rose again for you. Call upon Him in simple faith. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13 KJV)
If you have already trusted Him, rejoice! You are no longer just a forgiven sinner — you are a saint in Christ. Live like one. Walk in holiness. Shine your light. Point others to the Savior.
May we never forget this beautiful gospel truth: we were all born sinners — but by God’s grace, we can be saints forever.
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To God be the glory!
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