1 John 2:3–5 — King James Version (KJV 1900) 3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
Can you explain 1 John 5?
How can you explain 1 John 5:7? “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one” ( 1 John 5:7, 8 ). Based on Deut. 17:6; 19:15, the OT teaching demanded a ...
What does 1 John Chapter 5 mean?
What does 1 John chapter 5 mean? Chapter 5 emphasizes the believer's ability to "overcome" the world (1 John 5:1–5) through the power of Christ. John gives testimony regarding Jesus as the Son of God (1 John 5:6–12). This passage also reassures believers, telling them they can know they have eternal life (1 John 5:13–21).
What is the meaning of 2 John 1?
Verse 1 establishes that the universe had a beginning, contrary to the idea that it is eternal. It also states that God has existed (at least) from that beginning. Later verses will show that God, in fact, created all that exists. This verse also makes it very clear that this Logos, Jesus, is identical to the Creator: the Word was God.
How does God reveal himself to US?
That was no empty, rhetorical gesture: he was pointing to the very meaning of his own life. In that seemingly servile action, he confronts us with the ultimate paradox: that God, the creator and sustainer of all existence, has revealed, and continues to reveal himself, in the weakness and humility of selfless service.
Tests of True Knowledge
3 We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. 4 Whoever says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, love for God [1] is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him:
Other Translations of 1 John 2:3-5
3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 John 2:3-5
What knowledge of Christ can that be, which sees not that he is most worthy of our entire obedience? And a disobedient life shows there is neither religion nor honesty in the professor. The love of God is perfected in him that keeps his commandments.