No, it is not possible to live completely without sin.
According to Les Feldick, every believer still possesses the old Adamic nature, which continually works against the new divine nature. Even the Apostle Paul admitted that he fell short of perfection, and so do we. The believer's goal is not sinlessness but keeping old Adam under subjection through the power of the Spirit.
Romans 7:15 — The Apostle Paul's personal struggle with sin reveals that even the most devoted believer cannot achieve sinless perfection.
The Scripture clearly acknowledges that even the most mature believers strive against sin. In Romans 7:15, Paul laments, "For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I." He expresses the same internal conflict in verse 19: "For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do." This indicates that the struggle with sin continues throughout the Christian life. Scripture also teaches that every descendant of Adam is born with a sin nature (Adamic nature) that is bent to rebellion. In Romans 6:6, Paul says, "Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin." This does not remove the sin nature but introduces a new identity in Christ that enables believers to resist it. The Bible does not promise sinless perfection on this side of eternity, but it commands believers to press on in holiness and to keep sin from reigning in their lives (Romans 6:12-14).
Les Feldick consistently teaches that no believer ever reaches a state of sinless perfection. He emphasizes that the old Adamic nature—the sin nature inherited from Adam—remains within every child of God and constantly battles against the new divine nature that is imparted at salvation. Even Paul, the great apostle, described himself as a man in conflict, doing what he did not want to do and failing to do what he should. Les instructs believers not to give in to old Adam but to keep him under control. He points out that the believer's new nature cannot sin, yet the old Adam continues to produce greed, envy, covetousness, and other sinful thoughts and attitudes. He uses Paul's own testimony to show that this is a lifelong reality. Les also stresses the importance of a nurturing spiritual environment—such as feeding on the Word, fellowship with like-minded believers, and prayer—as essential to keeping old Adam in subjection. He warns that turning away from this fellowship and embracing worldly associations only increases the battle. Ultimately, he teaches that while we live in these bodies, we must aim for victory over sin, not declare an end to all sin.
The 'old Adam' is the old Adamic nature that every person inherits from Adam. It is a nature bent to rebellion and is the source of all our sinful inclinations, such as greed, envy, and covetousness. Les Feldick explains that even a newborn infant will display this sin nature as soon as they are able. This old Adam continues to dwell within the believer, warring against the new divine nature, and it never fully stops working until we are glorified.
Yes, believers can keep from yielding to sin. Les Feldick teaches that although the old Adam continues to work, it does not always have to control us. Paul commands believers not to yield their members as instruments of unrighteousness (Romans 6:13). He also admonishes, "Awake to righteousness, and sin not" (1 Corinthians 15:34). Victory involves an exercise of the will, deliberately choosing not to give in to old Adam and keeping him under subjection.
Believers still struggle because the old Adamic nature is present and active. Les Feldick explains that even Paul experienced this conflict—he said, "That which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I" (Romans 7:15). The new nature desires to do right, but the old Adam pulls in the opposite direction. This is a continuous battle that requires constant vigilance.
Fellowship with like-minded believers is vital. Les Feldick emphasizes that we need encouragement and prayer from one another, especially as we see the end times approaching. He warns that when professing Christians turn away from this fellowship and start running with the world, their spiritual downfall is predictable. Christian fellowship strengthens believers to resist sin and maintain a righteous walk.
The Importance of Fellowship
Les teaches that believers need fellowship with like-minded Christians for encouragement and prayer, especially in the last days; turning away from this fellowship and running with the world leads to ruin.
Old Adam Causes Our Sins
Les explains that when a believer sins, it is not the new self but the old Adam that dwells in them; we must keep old Adam under control.
No Perfection This Side of Glory
Les says we never reach perfection; old Adam never quits working on us, causing greed, envy, and covetousness, and we must not live on that plane anymore.
Plan of Salvation: Faith Alone in Christ's Death & Resurrection
This old sin nature now becomes a new divine nature, and now this part of us that has now been generated is now in consort with the eternal God. Now it begins to have its effect on the body, and of course that begins in our Christian walk, and we become then in a place of growing in grace and knowledge.
The Battle of Two Natures
Les describes the constant warfare between the old Adam and the new nature; even the apostle Paul experienced this conflict and was as human as we are.
The Sin Nature We Are Born With
Les defines the word 'sin' in Romans as the old Adamic nature, not just acts of sin; it is present even in newborn children.
Don't Yield to Old Adam
Les teaches that we have a choice, an exercise of will, to not give in to old Adam; we are to keep him under subjection.
We Are Born With Adamic Nature
Les says every child of Adam is born with the old Adamic nature that is bent to rebellion; babies show it as soon as they can.
Romans 6:6: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
This verse establishes that the believer's old sin nature is crucified with Christ, enabling them to not be slaves to sin.
Romans 6:12-14: Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
This passage commands believers not to let sin reign, promising that grace breaks sin's dominion.
Romans 6:13: Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.
Highlights the believer's active choice to not yield to sin, a key part of Les's teaching.
Romans 7:15: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
Paul's admission of his own struggle with sin proves that even the most devoted believers fall short.
Romans 7:18-19: For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
Shows the internal conflict between the desire to do good and the pull of the sin nature.
Romans 7:20: Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
Identifies the indwelling sin nature (old Adam) as the source of the believer's failures.
1 Corinthians 15:33-34: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
Paul urges believers to wake up to righteousness and not sin, while also warning about evil associations.
Hebrews 10:25: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Emphasizes the need for fellowship, which Les applies to strengthening believers against sin.
No, it is not possible to live completely without sin. Les Feldick teaches that every believer retains the old Adamic nature, which continues to cause sinful thoughts and actions. Even the Apostle Paul admitted to this ongoing struggle, showing that sinless perfection is not attainable in this life.
No, the old Adamic nature remains after conversion. Les Feldick explains that while the believer receives a new divine nature, the old Adam continues to dwell within and work against it. This is why believers still struggle with sin and must constantly keep old Adam under subjection.
The 'old Adam' refers to the sin nature inherited from Adam. Les Feldick describes it as the part of us that becomes greedy, envious, and covetous. It is present in every person from birth and remains active in the believer, requiring deliberate control.
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