Introduction So here we are now to verse 12-14 of 1 John chapter 2, where John seems to take an interesting break from his flow of thought, as we saw last week how true Christians are those who love one another, and then the following verses after verse 14, which we will come […]
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The True Light is Already Shining: Commentary on 1 John 2v7-11
As we examined the previous verses last week, we saw the moral test for our assurance – that we can know that we have come to know God if we obey his commandments. Because those that love God obey Him, and walk as the Lord Jesus Christ walked. As we move into our verses […]
Knowing That We Know Him: Commentary on 1 John 2v3-6
Last week we looked at the first 2 verses of chapter 2, and how Jesus Christ is our advocate before the Father when we sin, as He pleads our case on the basis of His righteousness and His propitiating death on the behalf of His people. That was really all just straight gospel – what […]
The Advocate: Commentary on 1 John 2v1-2
Introduction The last couple weeks, in verses 5-10, one of the things John brought us to examine was the contrast between the life of the unbeliever and the believer: the unbeliever walks in darkness, the believer walks in the light. The unbeliever may deny that he has sin, the believer confesses sin and receives forgiveness. […]
Sure Sin, Surer Savior: Commentary on 1 John 1v8-10
In Context In verse 5-7 that we looked at last week, there is a real emphasis on the importance of holy living. John stresses that true Christians walk in the light, and live lives that are consistent with the fellowship they have with God. Then here in verses 8-10 John makes it clear that he […]