Do Christian's Sin?

“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.”

I need not go to a Greek scholar to find the meaning of this text, as I have repeatedly told you, and will continue to do so; the Bible interprets itself (A.V. 1611). The word “cannot” in scriptures does not mean the thing does not or might not occur; but that its occurrence is wholly against the nature of things. For example, “A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit.” But it can, and often does. And what about, “As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.” Well, they could if they wanted to. Compare other passages such as: Lk.11:17; 14:20; John 7:7; Acts 4:16, 20; 1Cor. 10:21.

Any enlightened Believer, even if he or she has only one Spiritual eye, knows the Bible does not contradict itself. In the very book that tells us we cannot sin, it says in chapter one that if we say we haven’t sinned we make God a liar, and show the truth is not in us. Most certainly, we can sin, but it is not our nature to do so. Paul tells us, if and when we sin, we will not continue in it.

A hog wallows in the filthy mire because it is his nature: but a sheep that falls into that sludge will make every attempt to get out. Wash, perfume, and dress a pig in the best clothes. Sit him in the parlor among all the finery. But know this; the first opportunity he has he will head back for the pig-pen (11Peter 2:22b). Why? That’s his deposition!

There is a vast difference between professing to possess something; and possessing what you profess.