The seed referred to here is the seed of Abraham, which is Christ. The seed is the Comforter, which is only obtained through obedience (John 14:15-16). Christ, in the form of the Comforter, dwells only within the obedient (John 14:17, 23). Therefore, being born of God is the same as being born of the Spirit, and is referring to conversion, not regeneration.
We all sin, even the converted, but there is a difference. The converted have realized thier sin. They have submitted themselves to the Father (Hebrews 12:9), seperating themselves from the rest of the world. They not only realize thier sin, but they confess thier sins to God, and God is faithful to forgive them of thier sins. Therefore, they no longer commit sin.
We should also consider Galatians 5:16-18. When a person is subduing the old man, by putting on the new man, he has ceased from sin.
Peter further states that a man has ceased from sin when, "he no longer should live the rest of [his] time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God".
Related passages:
John 14:15-16
John 14:17, 23
Hebrews 12:9
Galatians 5:16-18
1 Peter 4:2
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Buried with Christ into death, so that we might be raised to life. (Romans 6) |
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| Regeneration Born of Water Eating His flesh Live Forever Solely By Grace |
I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; AND he that believeth on me shall never thirst. (John 6:35) |
Conversion Born of Spirit Drinking His blood Hath Eternal Life By Faith & Works |
| Except a man be born of water AND of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. (John 3:5) |
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