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Verse Questions: 1John 5:18 |
This idea of one who is born of God not being able to sin is repeated elsewhere in this epistle such as in 3:9. And yet we are told t in 1:8-10 that we do commit sin and need to confess it. I had thought that this seemed to be a contradiction. What is there to confess if we cannot sin?
Then I read Paul's description of this problem in [Romans 7:14-25]. He says in verse 17 that it is no longer he himself who does it but the sin that dwells in him. He then repeats this idea in verse 20. Is THIS why one who is born of God CANNOT sin? It is not he who does it but somehow it is the sin that dwells in him? I don't understand this at all but since God's ways and thoughts are not my own, maybe I shouldn't worry about understanding it, but just thank God for his grace. It is important to me because I look at the verses in 1John that say that one who is born of God cannot sin. Then I look at my own sins and wonder if I am really saved. Any insights on this question would be appreciated. |
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Wednesday, November 22, 2000 11:02:47 PM peahenfan | |
changed on Wednesday, December 13, 2000 11:12:17 AM |
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re:1John 5:18 | ||
Hello peahenfan, |
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Wednesday, January 31, 2001 8:35:33 AM waihun | ||
re:1John 5:18 | ||
I think you are confused about what is in Romans 7:17 and 20. Paul isn't speaking of himself. He is talking about the people who do good works but are not saved. He who does good works even tho not a child of God is doing them for his glory not for God's glory.-----1 John 3:9- This means that no one who is born of God "continues to sin," "practices sin," or "keeps on sinning".--meaning that of course, no one is perfect...but you must strive towards living every day according to God's word and to try to be as holy as humanly possible, you will sin (only one man was perfect)...but you have to ask forgiveness daily, even more often than that if you can...because there may be sins you are committing that you are unaware of...(ask forgiveness for those sins too)... |
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Saturday, December 30, 2000 6:39:55 PM amberrose99 | ||