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  1 JOHN 3:6
  by John Gill
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Summary: This sermon explores the significance of abiding in Christ and
the implications of living a life free from sin for true believers.

Topics: "True Faith", "Abiding in Christ"
Scripture References: John 15:4

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John Gill emphasizes the significance of abiding in Christ, likening it
to a branch's connection to a vine, which provides essential spiritual
sustenance. He clarifies that while believers may still sin, they do not
live in a continuous state of sin, as this contradicts their
relationship with Christ. Gill warns that those who persist in sin
demonstrate a lack of true faith and communion with Christ, indicating
they have not genuinely seen or known Him. The sermon highlights the
importance of a transformative relationship with Jesus that leads to a
life reflecting His holiness.

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Ver. 6. Whosoever abideth in him,.... As the branch in the vine,
deriving all light, life, grace, holiness, wisdom, strength, joy, peace,
and comfort from Christ; or dwells in him by faith, enjoys communion
with him as a fruit of union to him; and stands fast in him, being
rooted and grounded in him, and abides by him, his truths and
ordinances, takes up his rest, and places his security in him, and
perseveres through him:

sinneth not; not that he has no sin in him, or lives without sin, but he
does not live in sin, nor give up himself to a vicious course of life;
for this would be inconsistent with his dwelling in Christ, and enjoying
communion with him:

whosoever sinneth; which is not to be understood of a single action, but
of a course of sinning:

hath not seen him, neither known him; that is, he has never seen Christ
with an eye of faith; he has never truly and spiritually seen the glory,
beauty, fulness, and suitableness of Christ, his need, and the worth of
him; he has never seen him so as to enjoy him, and have communion with
him; for what communion hath Christ with Belial, or light with darkness,
or righteousness with unrighteousness? 2Co 6:14, nor has he ever
savingly known him, or been experimentally acquainted with him; for
though he may profess to know him in words, he denies him in works.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/john-gill/1-john-36/
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