1 John 5:18 — Community Reflections

1 JOHN 5:18 — KING JAMES VERSION 1 2

“We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.”

We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning, but he who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him — the born-of-God (gennao ek theos) do not persist in sin. Protection (tēreō) from the evil one (ho poneros) is divine function. Spiritual security is grounded in Christ's intercession.

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Alice Morgan (test user)1d ago

Lessons in obedience — 1 John 5

The imagery here is agricultural — the original audience would have immediately understood the metaphor of sowing, waiting, and harvesting.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Following God is co...