1 John 3:1-10

[hindsey]

So, what are the different understandings of 1 John 3? The "problem" verses are 6 and 9 (in my opinion). I have heard that it means, "continual sin" and I've also heard it taught that in God's eyes, you don't sin anymore. I'm sure there are people that would say if you do any sin at all, you aren't saved, but I'm going to rule out that possibility, because I think Paul was saved (Romans 7:15-24).

So, I'd like to get what you think these verses mean. I don't want to hear what you think these verses "can't" mean, unless you give me what you think they do mean. That is, don't say like I did: "they can't mean that a Christian never commits a single sin because Paul did" unless you give me what you think the verses do mean.

Thanks

1Jo 3:1-10

1: Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

2: Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

3: And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

4: Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

5: And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

6: Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.

7: Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

8: He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

9: 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.

10: In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.

 

[paulnoel]

(1 john 3 vs 6 ) May mean this?

There is a difference between committing a sin and CONTINUING to sin. Even the most faithful believers ssometimes commit sins, but they do not cherish a particular sin and choose to commit it. A believer who commits a sin repents, confesses and finds forgiveness. But a person who continues to sin, by contrast is never sorry for what he or she is doing. Thus this person never confesses and never receives forgiveness. Therfore such a person is in opposition to God, no matter what religous claims they make.
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(1 john 3 vs 9 ) Could be?

We all have areas where temtation is strong and habits are hard to conquer. These weaknesses give the devil a foothold, so we must deal with our areas of vunerability. If we afe struggling with a particular sin, however, these verses are not directed at us, even if for the momment we seem to keep on sinning; John is not talking about people whose victorys are still incompleat; he is talking about people who make a practice of sinning and look for ways to justify it.True belivers do not make a practice of sinning, nor do they become indifferent towards Jesus. All belivers still sin, but they are working to gain victory over sin."WE ARE BORN OF GOD" when God forgives us and totally accepts us; the HOLY SPIRIT gives us new minds and hearts lives in us, and begins helping us to become like Christ. Our perspectives changes too because we have a mind that is renewed day by day, so we begin to think and act differently.​