Category: Biblical Reflections

1 John 4:17–5:5 (NKJV) In the previous passage, John delivered his pivotal "God is love" discussion, and encouraged believers to love one another, because love is of God. In this passage, John continues his emphasis on love and also begins to lift up the powerful victory found in faith in Jesus Christ. 17 Love has been … Continue reading The Victory That Has Overcome the World

1 John 4:7–16 (NKJV) John has discussed in the last passage the need to avoid sin and to live in righteousness, striving to never sin again. In this passage, John addresses the true mark of Godliness, the love of God. 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves … Continue reading Love is of God

1 John 3:24–4:6 (NKJV) John has just finished speaking of the need for Christians to operate in love and truth. He spoke of keeping God’s commandments and loving one another. Now he moves into a discussion of keeping the commandments and testing the spirits. 24 Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He … Continue reading Test the Spirits: Greater is He!

1 John 3:16–23 (NKJV) After writing about living righteously and loving one another, John here digs deeper into the reach of love described previously. Here, he describes the depth of love God had for mankind in the redemption and the appropriate response to that love from the redeemed. 16 By this we know love, because He … Continue reading Love in Deed and in Truth

1 John 3:10–15 (NKJV) John has just finished speaking of the manner of love with which the Father has loved us. Having sent His Son as the propitiation for our sins, God has demonstrated tremendous love for the people of the world, making a way for our salvation. While John ended the last passage with … Continue reading Because We Love the Brethren

1 John 3:1–9 (NKJV) John has just finished a discussion of the shortness of time until the coming of Jesus. In light of that, he encouraged believers to abide in Him, being mindful to be ever closer to Christ as His return approaches. That instruction is here followed up by another admonition to reflect the … Continue reading What Manner of Love

1 John 2:18–29 (NKJV) John has just warned the readers to persevere in the faith, not allowing themselves to be deceived. The danger of walking with God for years and then falling away is real, and John longs for his disciples to serve God all the way to the end. Now, he takes that theme … Continue reading Abide in Him

1 John 2:12–17 (NKJV) John’s previous discussion to walk in the light, keeping God’s commandments, is followed up here with a discussion of the need to avoid the world, even avoiding all of its sinful temptations. This admonition is in light of the fact that they know the truth and are forgiven of their sins, … Continue reading All That Is In The World

1 John 2:3–11 (NKJV) John has just encouraged all souls to walk in the light of Jesus Christ. He wrote the previous passage to give all people the opportunity for salvation. Now, John moves into further traits that should be evident in the life of a believer. 3 Now by this we know that we know … Continue reading Knowing Him

1 John 1:5–2:2 (NKJV) John continues his discussion of the validity of the gospel, especially in light of heresy and false teaching within the church far too often. His imagery of dark and light represents the darkness of sin and the light of God's love. 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him … Continue reading Walk in the Light