"Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous." 1 John 3:7 Now John tells you not to let anyone lead you astray. What does he mean by being led astray? This is being led down a path different from the... Continue Reading →
1 John 3:1 What You Are
"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him." 1 John 3:1 In this world knowing someone important can open many doors. Often if you... Continue Reading →
1 John 2:22 Who Is A Liar?
"Who is the liar? It is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a person is the antichrist--denying the Father and the Son." 1 John 2:22 John just finished warning about antichrists and telling you that you have the truth. Now he asks the question of who is a liar. No one really likes... Continue Reading →
1 John 2:15 Do Not Love the World
"Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them." 1 John 2:15 After telling us why he is writing to us, Peter now gets to the deeper teachings. He hits it hard and fast, with no doubts as to what he... Continue Reading →
1 John 2:5-6 Living In God
"But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did." 1 John 2:5-6 The importance for obedience is shown in the verse right before these verses. If you claim to... Continue Reading →