John speaks in amazement about this manner of love that makes us children of God. He wants us to behold it – that is, look at it and study it intently.

The apostle here magnifies the love of God in our adoption (v. 1, 2). He thereupon argues for holiness (v. 3), and against sin (v. 4-19).

A major implication of being a child of God is that we are to love one another (3:11–24). First John 3:1–10 can be further subdivided into two main sections.

John begins by demanding that his people should remember their privileges. It is their privilege that they are called the children of God.

John wrote this letter to encourage the Christians. He wanted them to know the truth. Then they would recognise false ideas.

Commentary on 1 John 3:1-2 The sons of God must walk by faith, and live by hope. They may well wait in faith, hope, and earnest desire, for the revelation of ...

Inductive Bible study on 1 John 3:1-10. Includes cross references, questions, verse by verse commentary, outline, and applications on 1 John chapter 3.

The glue that holds the church together is God's love, which has bound them into one family as children of God.

Verse 1 Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are.

8 июн. 2024 г. · See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us.