"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." 1 John 4:18 Fear is a very common thing among people. Some fear the bad economy, or a bad sickness, or crime, or being hurt, or... Continue Reading →
1 John 4:13 Knowledge of God In You
"This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit." 1 John 4:13 Several times you have seen by Scripture how much God loves you. Just before this verse, John, again, talks about the love that God has for you and how you should... Continue Reading →
1 John 4:4: Overcoming
"You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." 1 John 4:4 At the beginning of this chapter, John tells you that whoever acknowledges that Jesus has come in the flesh is from God. This is recognizing... Continue Reading →
1 John 3:16 What is Love?
"This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters." 1 John 3:16 John had just finished telling you that you must show love and that if anyone hates anyone else, he is a murderer. The... Continue Reading →
1 John 3:13 Don’t Be Surprised
"Do not be surprised, my brothers and sisters, if the world hates you." 1 John 3:13 After telling you to stop sinning and live in God, John now tells you to love one another. God loved you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you. He also loved everyone else just... Continue Reading →
