1 John 5:18 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →Whoever is born of God does not go on in sin but keeps himself, and the evil one does not touch him.
What Does 1 John 5:18 Mean?
John affirms the security of the new birth. Whoever is born of God does not keep on sinning; the one begotten of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. New life brings protection.
Those truly born of God are kept from the dominion of sin and guarded against the evil one's grasp. This is not a claim of perfection but of preservation; the believer is held secure by God's keeping power. John assures his readers that the enemy cannot finally lay hold of those who belong to God. Born of God and kept by Him, they are safe from the ruin the wicked one intends, free to walk in newness of life.
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What does 1 John 5:18 mean?
Whoever is born of God does not go on in sin but keeps himself, and the evil one does not touch him.