The two questions
In order to grasp this clearly, it may be necessary, first, to consider the proper meaning of that expression, "Whoever is born of God," and second, to inquire in what sense he does not commit sin.
1771 text
4. In order to apprehend this clearly, it may be necessary, first, to consider what is the proper meaning of that expression, Whosoever is born of God; and, secondly, to enquire, in what sense he doth not commit sin.
About this text
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Catalogue & scope
Sermon 19 in the 1771 Works. First John 3:9.
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