I Know That Whosever Is Born of God Does Not Sin 1 John 3:9 4/23/2017 3:20 AM This I Know I Know That Whosever Is Born of God Does Not Sin 1 John 3:9 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

4/23/2017 3:20 AM I Know We need “Blessed Assurance” in today’s world of doubt and uncertainty (postmodernism, relativism, pluralism) Our assurance needs to be based upon Biblical principles, not upon man’s ideas (“once saved always saved”, universalism, second chances, etc.) © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

4/23/2017 3:20 AM I Know First John is a book of assurance, written in part to counter the false doctrines of the Gnostics who cast doubt and uncertainty upon Christians “I know” – found 1 time in the KJV “You know” – found 5 times in the KJV “We know” – found 11 times in the KJV “Boldness” – found 1 time in the KJV “Confidence” – found 3 times in the KJV © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

What Does This Passage Mean? 4/23/2017 3:20 AM What Does This Passage Mean? What does 1 John 3:9 mean? Does this verse teach that a Christian is incapable of committing one sin? One basic rule of hermeneutics (Bible interpretation) is that one can never correctly interpret a passage in such a way as to cause it to contradict another plain passage One must examine the immediate context for clues to understanding the difficult passage in question © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

4/23/2017 3:20 AM Some Popular Views Some believe John is teaching that a Christian will not commit a particular type of sin like the unpardonable sin (Mark 3:29), a willful sin (Heb. 10:26), or the sin unto death (1 John 5:16- 18). This view does not fit the immediate context of sin in general (1 Jn. 3:4) Some believe John is teaching that one will not sin at all after becoming a Christian. This view does not fit with the rest of 1 John (1:8 – 2:2; 5:16) or the rest of the NT (Gal. 6:1) © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

4/23/2017 3:20 AM Some Popular Views Some believe John is teaching about the new Jewish age of the Messiah in which sin would be all together destroyed. This view does not fit with NT view of the Messianic age (Mt. 18:21-35). Some believe that John is making a contrast between the ideal Christian (1 Jn. 3:9) and the real Christian (1 Jn. 1:7-10; 2:1-2). This view has some merit, but it does not take seriously the present tense verbs in the immediate context (1 Jn. 3:4-10). © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

4/23/2017 3:20 AM Some Popular Views Some believe John is teaching a difference between an unbeliever and a believer; what is “sin” for the unbeliever is not “sin” for the believer. This view does not fit with the Bible teaching that all sin is sin (1 John 5:17) Some believe John is using hyperbolic exaggeration to make a point against the Gnostics. This view presupposes the use of a figure of speech in an otherwise literal narrative on the subject of sin. © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

What Does This Passage Mean? 4/23/2017 3:20 AM What Does This Passage Mean? John is teaching against the Gnostic heresy that makes all flesh inherently evil and that one will continue to sin as long as he is in the flesh; therefore, don’t worry about your sinning; continue living in your sin and enjoy it (for the Gnostic view of Jesus and the flesh; see 1 Jn. 2:18,22; 4:2-3; 2 Jn. 7) John is teaching that a child of God may sin, but he does not make a practice of sinning in his life. Unlike the Gnostic, he is concerned enough about sin to stop it and practice righteousness. © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

4/23/2017 3:20 AM Whosever Is Born of God We are “born of God” when we are “born again” of water and Spirit (Jn. 1:13; 3:3-8) We are “born of God” when we are “begotten again” by God’s word (Jas. 1:18; 1 Pet. 1:23) © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

4/23/2017 3:20 AM Does Not Commit Sin All true children of God who are born of God do not commit sin; that is, they do not make a habit or practice of committing sin; their life is not characterized by sin (1 Jn. 3:6; 5:18) The present tense of these verbs is important to notice in the context (see the present tense verbs in 3:4-10) Continual, on-going action (not just action in the present) is what the Greek tense portrays “Practices sin” is found in the NASV, etc. © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

1 John 3:4-10 (New International Version) 4/23/2017 3:20 AM 1 John 3:4-10 (New International Version) 4 Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. 5 But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin. 6 No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him. 7 Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. 8 The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work. 9 No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God. 10 This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not God’s child, nor is anyone who does not love their brother and sister. © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

1 John 3:4-10 (English Standard Version) 4/23/2017 3:20 AM 1 John 3:4-10 (English Standard Version) 4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. 5 You know that he appeared to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. 6 No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. 7 Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. 8 Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. 9 No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God’s seed abides in him, and he cannot keep on sinning because he has been born of God. 10 By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother. © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

4/23/2017 3:20 AM Does Not Commit Sin A Christian might commit a sin (1 Jn. 1:7 – 2:2; 5:16), but he does not make a habit or practice of sinning; he does not continue in sin; he does not lead a life of sin; he does not go on sinning (1 Jn. 2:1,15; Rom. 6:1-2,6,12,15; Col. 2:11) A Christian who makes a habit or practice sinning is of the Devil, not God (Jn. 8:34,44; 1 Jn. 3:8,10; 5:18; Acts 13:10; Mt. 13:38). When a Christian continues sinning, he acts like the Devil and he shows that he is not a true child of God! © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Because His Seed Abides In Him 4/23/2017 3:20 AM Because His Seed Abides In Him God’s “seed” is God’s word in the heart (Lk. 8:11; 1 Pet. 1:23) and God’s word in the heart keeps us from sinning (Psa. 119:1-3,11) God’s children are of such a spiritual nature and mind-set that they do not practice sinning (2 Pet. 1:4; 1 Jn. 1:5-6) God’s children, instead of practicing sin, are going to practice righteousness (1 Jn. 2:29), brotherly love (1 Jn. 4:7), faith (1 Jn. 5:1,4), and purity (1 Jn. 5:18) © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Because His Seed Abides In Him 4/23/2017 3:20 AM Because His Seed Abides In Him “I know” there are Christians present who… Dress right, talk right, think right, and act right Read their Bibles regularly, study, and pray often Attend all the assemblies and are active members Act spiritually mature in all situations in life Are kind, generous, benevolent to all Abhor evil and cleave to good © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Because His Seed Abides In Him 4/23/2017 3:20 AM Because His Seed Abides In Him “I know” there are Christians present who… Act right in the home , at work, and in society Do not make a practice or habit of sinning © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Because His Seed Abides In Him 4/23/2017 3:20 AM Because His Seed Abides In Him God’s seed continually abides (1 Pet. 1:23,25) But, we must allow God’s seed to continually abide in us (Jn. 5:38; 15:5,7) There are admonitions in John’s epistle about the concern of continual abiding (1 Jn. 2:6,10,14,17,27,28; 3:6,9; 3:14,17,24; 4:13,15,16), the condition (“if) of continual abiding (1 Jn. 2:24; 4:12), and the consequence of not continuing to abide (2 Jn. 9) © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

4/23/2017 3:20 AM He Cannot Sin A true child of God who is born of God “cannot sin” (present tense); that is, “he cannot keep on sinning” (ESV) Examine the flow of thought in 1 Jn. 3:4-10 Practicing sin violates God’s law (v. 4) Practicing sin goes against the work of Jesus (vv. 5-7) Practicing sin make one like the Devil (vv. 8-10) © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Whosoever Is Born of God 4/23/2017 3:20 AM Whosoever Is Born of God As a sinner outside the body of Christ, do you need to come and be “born of God” today? As an erring child of God who was once “born of God”, do you need to repent and stop sinning? As a faithful child of God, keep practicing righteousness (1 Jn. 2:29), brotherly love (1 Jn. 4:7), faith (1 Jn. 5:1,4), and purity (1 Jn. 5:18) © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.