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NASB | 1 John 3:9 No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 3:9 No one who is born of God [deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin, because God's seed [His principle of life, the essence of His righteous character] remains [permanently] in him [who is born again--who is reborn from above--spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose]; and he [who is born again] cannot habitually [live a life characterized by] sin, because he is born of God and longs to please Him. |
Bible Question:
What's is this "seed" that keeps one from sinning? retxar |
Bible Answer: rebxar: A person who "is born of God" has been made a new creature in Christ. Christ dwells in us by his Spirit giving us new desires and the power to overcome sin. I believe that "His seed" refers to the Spirit of God dwelling within our hearts which will guide us, which convict us, who will teach us what God desires of his children. Romans 6:17 to 18 teaches that "we were the slaves of sin, but you have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered unto you" In other words the Gospel of Christ. In Christ we are "made free from sin, you have become servants of righteousness. We have a new master. We who were slaves to sin are now made saints in Christ. However, we know that until Christ comes we will contend with the old nature which is reckoned to be dead and as such we will sin. However sin should be the accident and will not be habitually practised if we allow the Spirit of God to speak to our hearts and guide our lives. Peace in his Name. |