1 John 3:9 Whoever is born of God does not commit sin; for his seed remains in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. I. THE IMPORTANT DOCTRINE HERE ASSERTED. "Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin." 1. This doctrine is implied in all the precepts of the law of God, whether they relate to evils prohibited or to duties enjoined. 2. This doctrine is implied in all the injunctions of the New Testament, which are expressly enjoined on those who profess the religion of Christ. 3. This doctrine is implied in all those Scriptures which speak of holiness as the privilege of the people of God, and as indispensable to all men. 4. This doctrine is, if possible, still more plain from a consideration of what the Scriptures say concerning those who live in the practice of sin. II. THE ARGUMENT BY WHICH THIS DOCTRINE IS ESTABLISHED. "For his seed remaineth in him, and he cannot sin: because he is born of God." 1. The practice of sin is contrary to the nature of the man who is born of God. 2. The practice of sin is contrary to the impulse of that Divine principle which is deposited in the heart of the man who is born of God.From this subject we learn — 1. What is the nature of the true religion. 2. What is the unfailing conduct of all those who are truly religions. 3. What is the lamentable condition of all who live in the practice of sin. (W. Lupton.) Parallel Verses KJV: Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. |
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