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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. |
Subject: One born of God cannot sin? |
Bible Note: Hello Russ; That is interesting, and I mostly agree with what Nee says in your quote. However it does not seem to address the issue of a new sinless nature resulting from the new birth as per 1 John 3:9 and it says nothing of the ongoing conflict between the old and new nature in a christians life as the last part of Romans 7 so clearly describes. By the way, it appears that you may have electronic access to Nee's works. Is his stuff available on the web? Thanks, MJH |