“Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?”
Christians should…
1. Love other Christians
2. Obey God’s commandments
3. Overcome the world
The book of I John has a lot to say to Christians. In fact, in I John 5:13 John states his purpose in writing is to help believers have assurance of salvation and the future gift of eternal life.
The first five verses of chapter 5 list three actions that should be seen in the life of every Christian. Are they in your life?
We always want to read Scripture with the desire to apply it to our lives today. We need to understand what it says, identify the principle taught, and look for specific application and practice in our lives today.
To help with application in I John 1:1-5, answer the following questions and consider what needs to change in your life.
- Do you believe Jesus is the Christ? Have you been born of God?
- Do you demonstrate love for other Christians? If so, how? If not, why not?
- Do you obey God’s commands? Do you joyfully obey? Do you quickly obey? Do you repent when you disobey?
- Do you seek to overcome the world? What do you do or not do to help overcome the world? How are you specifically drawn to the world?
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