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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:
Hello Paster Glenn; I agree with you. That which is fathered by God is not capable of sin, otherwise it would seem that Christ died in vain! All commentaries that I can find on this verse and 1John 5;18 interpret it as "not continueing in sin". I also agree with that , but this verse is stating something far deeper than that. Why do you think that almost all bible scolars avoid saying that the verses teach that the new born one is incapable of sin? Are they afraid of being accused of teaching sinless perfection? I came to understand this doctrine some years ago and it was a very liberating thing to understand. It relieved me of guilt and confusion about sin in my life. This along with Rom. 7 is a very vital but very neglected teaching in the church today. M. J. Head |
Bible Answer: Hello MJ Head, I plan to respond to your question tomorrow. Sorry for the delay. Your brother in Christ, Pastor Glenn |