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What does the Bible say about sinning after being born of God?

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1 John 5:18 states that whosoever is born of God sinneth not, indicating a new nature free from sin.

In 1 John 5:18, John declares that 'whosoever is born of God sinneth not.' This statement is profound within the context of sovereign grace theology, as it underscores the transformative nature of the new birth. Those who are born again by God's Spirit receive a new nature that is inherently holy and cannot sin. This does not negate the existence of sin in the believer's life, but it does highlight the reality of their new identity in Christ. As believers, we are not defined by our sinful actions but by the new life we possess in Jesus, where we are cleansed by His blood and no longer under condemnation.
Scripture References: 1 John 5:18, 1 John 1:5-10, John 3:3-6

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