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The debate does have implications for sanctification. So many struggle with sin despite conversion. There are sinless perfectionism theories, exchanged life theories, Wesleyan eradication of sin nature as second work of grace, etc. See, another can of worms….sanctification. I agree there is a difference pre and post Adamic fall, but the question is one of nature and degree (not explicitly revealed on the details). For free will theists like us (vs determinists), it is a legitimate question why we will not sin in heaven or rebel. I can’t say I have all the answers, just musings. One bottom line question for me is if we sin because we are born sinners (tradition) or are we sinners because we sin (Rom. 1-3)? As well, for sanctification/justification, what about monergism (Calvinism) vs synergism (cooperative element, conditions, choices, etc.). I don’t have a problem understanding why all sin, but I am more perplexed why so many believers still sin, are in bondage to sin, etc. despite the indwelling Holy Spirit, victory of the cross, etc. My underlying assumption is that sin is volitional, not a substance or nature (though increasing patterns of bondage/nature develop as we habitually sin).