Hi Mike

The secret of a proper understanding of this verse is in the word "in,"
which means in harmony with or in union with and not physical entrance into,
as  in § Luke 22:3. The seed is the Word of God by which a man is born again
(1 Peter 1:23; James 1:18). The simple idea is that as long as one remains
in union with or in harmony with the seed, or the Word of God, he cannot
sin. One who is consecrated to obey the Bible and refuses to sin, cannot
break the commandments of God. Therefore, he cannot sin, for sin is
transgression of the law (1 John 3:4). The reason given here for not being
able to sin is that "His" (God's) seed (the Word of God) remains (abides) in
him. That is, the one born again refuses to transgress the commandment of
God and commit sin. As long as this consecration remains he will be unable
to sin. If he grows cold in his love for God, ceasing to pray and maintain
his spiritual life, he then may be overcome again and sin by transgressing
the Word of God (1 John 2:1; 2 Peter 1:5-10)  Taken from the Dake Study
Bible..

Hope this helps.

Mike Tittle

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Subject: Re: [PastorsForum] Unconditional Salvation


> Hey Guys, how do you interpet this verse--
> 1 John 3:9  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.
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