1 JOHN—NOTE ON 1 John 3:9 born of God. See John 3:3. God’s seed. Some take this to be the Word of God that causes new birth (compare James 1:18, James 1:22; 1 Peter 1:23, 1 Peter 1:25). Others think it refers to the Holy Spirit’s transforming presence within the believer. Both of these ideas are likely intended here. This does not mean Christians are ever completely free from sin in this life (see 1 John 1:8). By this it is evident. See Matthew 7:16.

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