Chapter five continues the themes of obeying Godâs commandments and loving one another on the basis of Godâs love for us (1 John 5:1-4). Adding to this, John introduced the concept of the opposing world system. This system, he declared, wholly âlies in the power of the evil oneâ (1 John 5:19). This is not […]
Chapter four picks up on Johnâs mention of the Holy Spirit in 1 John 3:24. Paul wrote that the Spirit is Godâs seal of salvation (Ephesians 1:13-14) and assurance of our relationship with God (Romans 8:16); John agreed. The Spirit is the internal evidence of knowing God, while our obedience is the external (3:24). One
Chapter three is the most troublesome part of the letter for many people, especially the first half. Johnâs declarations are bold, even harsh, and leave no room for mistakes. âEveryone who sins has neither seen him nor known himâ (1 John 3:6). âEveryone who does not practice righteousnessâŠis not of Godâ (1 John 3:10). However,
