The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil.

--1 JOHN III. Dr. Macknight having stated that ἁγνιζει, purifieth, is in the present tense, most ridiculously draws this conclusion from it: "In this life no one can attain to perfect purity; by this text, therefore, as well as by 1 John 1:8, those fanatics are condemned who imagine they are able to live without sin." "The world knoweth us not, because it knew Him not." And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure." He who has God's love has a …Charles Wesley Naylor—Heart Talks, Vanity of Human Glory. There is no heart so empty as the heart that is without love. 6No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him.

Rom. 3. H. Beibitz—Gloria Crucis, How to Fertilize LoveLove is the greatest thing in earth or heaven. 3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.. 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.. 5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

The doctrine of the Divine Immanence, in things and in persons, that doctrine which we are to-day slowly recovering, is rescued from pantheism by holding fast at the same time to the Christian …J. Alas for this system! Could not the grace that saved them partially save them perfectly? And the Lord had respect unto Abel, and to his offering: But unto Cain, and to his offering, he had not respect.

He is that, but he was the 'son of thunder' before he was the Apostle of Love, and he did not drop the first character when he attained the second. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. Matthew 5:48 Be you therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. And ever man that hath this hope in him - All who have the hope of seeing Christ as he is; that is, of enjoying him in his own glory; purifieth himself - abstains from all evil, and keeps himself from all that is in the world, viz., the lusts of the flesh, of the eye, and the pride of life. With equal care, "Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin."

Windsor Castle, 1869. Of St. Simon we only, "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." 2 Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit... Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 2 Peter 1:4 Whereby are given to us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature... 2 Peter 3:14 Why, beloved, seeing that you look for such things, be diligent that you may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. and why is thy countenance fallen? One or two points of an expository character will serve to introduce what else I have to say on these words. --1 John iii. How strangely warped and blinded by prejudice and system must men be who, in the face of such evidence as this, will still dare to maintain that no man can be saved from his sin in this life; but must daily commit sin, in thought, word, and deed, as the Westminster divines have asserted: that is, every man is laid under the fatal necessity of sinning as many ways against God as the devil does through his natural wickedness and malice; for even the devil himself can have no other way of sinning against God except by thought, word, and deed. Don't have an account? 16We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. We know by this that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us. 7Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous; 8the one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. 1:12 Rom. But if we are to, Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John, 'Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is.' Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus.

Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure." KJV, Word Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, KJV, Reference Bible, Center-Column Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Journal the Word Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Reflect, Journal, or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses, KJV, Baby's First Bible, Hardcover, Multicolor: A special keepsake for your new arrival. 19We will know by this that we are of the truth, and will assure our heart before Him 20in whatever our heart condemns us; for God is greater than our heart and knows all things. 1 John 3:3(KJV) Verse Thoughts. Welcome to Christian Forums, a forum to discuss Christianity in a friendly surrounding. And they believe that, if they are not thus saved, it is their own fault. That is a perfectly possible view of the connection and meaning of the text. Try it free for 30 days. But the letter and spirit of God's word, and the design and end of Christ's coming, is to save his people from their sins. "Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. I have hesitated, as you may well believe, whether I should take these words for a text.