Gary wrote: > the Ap. John is not the village idiot--he doesn't > say or mean that their sins cease, are non-existent, > or, that they are now completely perfect, but he > does say/mean this about his perfect sinless friend, > JC himself, whom he loves
Just to make sure we are clear: "We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not." (1John 5:18) The first part, "we know that whosoever is born of God," is talking about disciples of Jesus Christ (those who believe in Jesus Christ). Right? The believer "sins not." That is literally what it says. There is no word or tense that implies continual sin, or sinning. It simply says that the believer, a person who is born of God, sins not. Are we in agreement with the language of this verse, and the interpretation that it is speaking about those who believe in Jesus Christ? "Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God." (1John 5:1) Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
