I John 1:3

A Look at I John

I John 1:3

And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.

Take a look at I John. What can we find in there to make us joyful?
Or what can we find to make our joy full?

1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness.

How much darkness is in God?
What does the verse say that God is?

2:10 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.

We are in fellowship with God when we walk in love.

2:25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

What kind of life has God promised us?

3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

Christ has not yet returned, but we are sons of God right now!
But when he comes, we will be like him.

3:22-23 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.

God has commanded us to love one another.
We can always choose to walk in love.

4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

The world is full if ungodliness;
but holy spirit in you is more powerful than any ungodly power or influence.
Claim God's promises in the name of Jesus Christ.
You have overcome the world because you have Christ in you.

4:18-19 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear has torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. We love him, because he first loved us.

God loved us first, and He continues to love us.
When we believe what God's love has done for us,
we can be fearless.

4:21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.

We have been commanded to love God and
to love our brothers and sisters in Christ.
It is God's will that we love.

5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

His commandments are not grievous.
That means that they are not a burden.
Not a burden at all!

5:14 And this is the confidence that we have of him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.

God's willingness equals His ability to answer our prayers.
If we are walking in love; then we are trusting in His Word and His Will.
Then we have confidence that He hears us.

5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

Eternal life is ours.
You're right if you say that we've already mentioned "eternal life."
God establishes His promises in The Word by telling us again.
These verses are some highlights from I John.
Read the whole book to learn about God's love toward us and
about walking in love and power.

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