What does "in Him there is no sin" reveal about Jesus' nature? Verse Spotlight “But you know that Christ appeared to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin.” (1 John 3:5) Key Words to Notice • “in Him” – locates the statement inside Jesus’ very being; it is not merely that He avoids sin, but that sin is altogether absent from His essence. • “no” – absolute negation; zero allowance, zero exception. • “sin” – any failure to conform to God’s character or law. The phrase means Jesus never possessed, committed, desired, or tolerated it. What This Reveals about Jesus’ Nature • Sinless humanity – He lived a fully human life yet never once transgressed (Hebrews 4:15). • Absolute holiness – His moral purity matches God’s own character (Isaiah 6:3; Revelation 4:8). • Impeccability – not only did He not sin, He could not sin because His will is perfectly aligned with the Father (John 5:19). • Divine righteousness – the absence of sin testifies to His deity; only God is truly, inherently righteous (Psalm 145:17). • The flawless Lamb – foreshadowed by every unblemished sacrifice (Exodus 12:5; 1 Peter 1:19). Confirmed by the Rest of Scripture • 2 Corinthians 5:21 – “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf…” • Hebrews 7:26 – “holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners.” • 1 Peter 2:22 – “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” • John 8:46 – “Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin?” • Isaiah 53:9 – “He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth.” Why His Sinlessness Matters for Salvation • Qualifies Him as the perfect substitute – only a spotless sacrifice can bear others’ guilt (Leviticus 22:21; Hebrews 9:14). • Secures our justification – His flawless record is credited to believers (Romans 5:19). • Guarantees an effective atonement – a sinful savior could save no one (Hebrews 10:12–14). • Establishes Him as our sympathetic yet victorious High Priest (Hebrews 4:15–16). Implications for Our Walk • Confidence – we rest in a Savior who is completely worthy. • Call to purity – “Everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure” (1 John 3:3). • Abiding fellowship – sin cannot dwell where He reigns; remaining in Him transforms us (John 15:4–5). • Assurance of final glorification – because the sinless One lives in us, sin’s presence in us is temporary (1 John 3:2). |
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