1Jn 3:1 “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.” The word translated here as “behold” means to see and implies to know. We are being called to look upon something with … Continue reading WHAT MANNER OF LOVE
ABIDE IN HIM
1Jn 2:28-29 “And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.” What wonderful words of comfort and admonition; abide in … Continue reading ABIDE IN HIM
GOD WITH US
Mat 1:23 “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” It is a story that has been told countless times throughout history. Yet, it is just as powerful and majestic to the believer today as it … Continue reading GOD WITH US
GOD’S ANOINTING ABIDES IN US
1Jn 2:25-27 “And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life. These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you. But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all … Continue reading GOD’S ANOINTING ABIDES IN US
BECAUSE YE KNOW THE TRUTH
1Jn 2:21-24 “I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath … Continue reading BECAUSE YE KNOW THE TRUTH
IT IS THE LAST TIME
1Jn 2:18-20 “Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have … Continue reading IT IS THE LAST TIME
LOVE NOT THE WORLD
1Jn 2:15-17 “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the … Continue reading LOVE NOT THE WORLD
BECAUSE YOU HAVE KNOWN HIM THAT IS FROM THE BEGINNING
1Jn 2:12-14 “I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known … Continue reading BECAUSE YOU HAVE KNOWN HIM THAT IS FROM THE BEGINNING
THE TRUE LIGHT NOW SHINETH
1Jn 2:7-11 “Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning. Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and … Continue reading THE TRUE LIGHT NOW SHINETH
WE DO KNOW THAT WE KNOW HIM
1Jn 2:3-6 “And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are … Continue reading WE DO KNOW THAT WE KNOW HIM