John wrote this letter to encourage the Christians. He wanted them to know the truth. Then they would recognise false ideas. |
1 Think about how much God the Father loves us. He calls us his children! God loves us so much that we really have become his children. |
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. |
John begins by demanding that his people should remember their privileges. It is their privilege that they are called the children of God. |
14 We know that we now have new life with God. Death no longer has power over us. We know this because we love our Christian friends. |
Even if our thoughts tell us that we have done something wrong, we still will not be afraid of God. We can trust God more than we trust our thoughts. |
Verses 1 through 3 focus on God's love, and how that love results in believers becoming children of God. The second section begins in verse 4, which notes " ... |
Think about how much God the Father loves us. He calls us his children! God loves us so much that we really have become his children. |
What does 1 John 3 mean? Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse by EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries. ONLINE and FREE. |
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). |
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