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To: fortheDeclaration
The verb gegenetai in 1 John 5:1 is a perfect passive, 3rd person singular from genao.

2,411 posted on 12/15/2002 5:41:29 AM PST by drstevej
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The verb gegenetai in 1 John 5:1 is a perfect passive, 3rd person singular from genao.

So?

The Perfect shows a state of completion, thus, when you believe you are 'begotten of God' (Jn.1:12)

You have a nice day also.

2,506 posted on 12/16/2002 5:34:49 AM PST by fortheDeclaration
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