1 John
This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of Genesis. They are sorted according to when they were written, with the most recent first. To see them in their biblical order, select them from the menu.
To Make Our Joy Complete – 1 John 1:3-4
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John proclaimed what he knew about Christ in order to have fellowship with new believers and to make his joy complete.
Walk in the Light, As He Is in the Light – 1 John 1:7
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How can I know that I am walking in the light? One indicator is my relationship with other believers. Am I walking together with them?
If We Keep His Commands – 1 John 2:3-6
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If we do indeed know Christ, then we will keep his command to love each other. This love is a product of a saving relationship with Christ.
Love or Hate. No Middle Ground – 1 John 2:9-11
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John tells us that either we love our brother and walk in the light. or we hate them and walk in darkness. There is no middle ground.
Do Not Love the World, Or Anything in It – 1 John 2:15
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You cannot love the things of this world and also love God. You cannot serve two masters. Hold tightly to God and loosely to the world.
What A Great Love God Has Lavished On Us – 1 John 3:1
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How great is the love that God has for us? It is so great that he has called us his children. The creator of the universe is our Father.
When Christ Appears, We Shall Be Like Him – 1 John 3:2
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While we do not know what heaven holds for us, we have the promise of being like Christ. And with that hope, we should strive for holiness.
Laying Down Our Lives – 1 John 3:16-18
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Not many of us would likely think of themselves as martyrs. But as believers we are called to lay down our lives for other believers.
And This Is His Command – 1 John 3:23
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What does God expect of me as his child? To faithfully walk with Christ. And to love those that I am walking with. That is his command.
Assurance of Salvation – 1 John 3:24b
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Can you have assurance of your salvation? Yes. When we live in obedience to his commands, his Spirit will live in us and gives us assurance.
How to Recognize the Spirit of Truth – 1 John 4:6
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How do you recognize the spirit of truth and distinguish it from falsehood? If it does not conform to the Scripture, it is not from God.
Defining Love – 1 John 4:10-11
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What is love? God is love. And in giving his Son as a sacrifice for us, he models what it is to love. And we are to follow his example.
