1 John 3:9
Whoever has been born of God does not go on sinning, for God's seed remains in them; they are not able to go on sinning, because it is from God that they have been born.
Treated in 17 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith ·
The New Birth cites 1 John 3:9
…abides in the man. When he is born again he cannot be unborn, or as John puts it in 1 John 3:9, "Whosoever is begotten of God doth no sin, because his (God's) seed abideth in him." A…
- The Key Teachings of John Wesley ·
Salvation by Faith cites 1 JOHN 3:9
…commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. 1 JOHN 3:9 Answering the objections Wesley foresaw the objections and answered them one by one. Does…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 2, Chapter 3 — Every Thing Proceeding from the Corrupt Nature of Man Damnable cites I John 3:9
…affection. “Whosoever is born of God does not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him” (I John 3:9). That intermediate movement which the sophists imagine, a movement which every one is…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 2, Chapter 5 — The Arguments Usually Alleged in Support of Free Will Refuted cites 1 John 3:9
…says, that “Whosoever is born of God does not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him” (1 John 3:9). He elsewhere gives the reasons “This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our…
- The Ten Commandments ·
2.10 The Tenth Commandment cites 1 John 3: 9
…spiritual things more. Covet grace, for it is the best blessing, it is the seed of God. 1 John 3: 9. Covet heaven, which is the region of happiness — the most pleasant clime. If we covet…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
The Marks of the New Birth cites 1 John 3:9
…sin; for his seed remaineth in him: And he cannot sin, because he is born of God.” (1 John 3:9.) But some men will say, “True: Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin habitually.”…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
The Great Privilege of those that are Born of God cites 1 John 3:9
…Privilege of those that are Born of God “Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin.” 1 John 3:9. 1. It has been frequently supposed, that the being born of God was all one with the…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
Christian Perfection cites 1 John 3:9
…with himself? In one place he declares, “Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin;” [1 John 3:9] and again, — “We know that he which is born of God sinneth not:” [1 John 5:18] And yet…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
The End of Christ’s Coming cites 1 John 3:9
…the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8.) “Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin.” (1 John 3:9.) From the whole of this it appears, that “the works of the devil,” here spoken of, are…
- Holiness ·
Sanctification cites 1 John iii. 9
…God is one whose “seed remaineth in him, and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.” (1 John iii. 9.) (3) Sanctification, again, is the only certain evidence of that indwelling of the Holy…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Sanctification cites I John 3:9
…of happiness. (6.) Sanctification is an abiding thing. ‘His seed remaineth in him.’ I John 3:9. He who is truly sanctified, cannot fall from that state. Indeed, seeming holiness may be…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Perseverance cites I John 3:9
…both asserted it, and promised it. (1.) God has asserted it. ‘His seed remaineth in him.’ I John 3:9. ‘The anointing ye have received of him abideth in you.’ I John 2:27. (2.) As God has…
- Old Paths ·
The Holy Ghost cites 1 John iii. 9
…grace.” “Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him.” (1 John iii. 9.) Where the Holy Ghost is, there will be something seen. (e) I say furthermore, that the…
- Old Paths ·
Perseverance cites 1 John iii. 9
…St. Peter term it immortal? (1 Pet. i. 23.) How doth St..John affirm that it abideth? (1 John iii. 9.) “—Hooker’s Discourse of Justification. 1.390. g Those readers who wish to know more on…
- Knots Untied ·
Evangelical Religion cites 1 John iii. 9
…which is distinctly said to “remain” in every one that is born of God. (1 Peter i. 23; 1 John iii. 9.) Where the Spirit is, He will always make His presence known. We hold that it is wrong…
- Knots Untied ·
Regeneration cites 1 John iii. 9
…is born of God doth not commit sin;” and again, “Whosoever is born of God sinneth not.” (1 John iii. 9; v. 18.) A regenerate man does not commit sin as a habit. He no longer sins with his…
- Knots Untied ·
Prayer-book Statements about Regeneration cites 1 John iii. 9
…7. John iii. 8. Titus iii. 5. 1 Peter i. 3. 1 Peter i. 23. James i. 18. 1 John ii. 29. 1 John iii. 9. 1 John iv. 7. 1 John v. 1. 1 John v. 4. 1 John v. 18. d If infants are in themselves…