“Assurance in Obedience” 1 John 2:3 KJV [3] And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. Our verse before us tells us how to know for sure if we truly know him. I’m thankful we have a book that helps us to have this assurance. There are so many in the world who have never met him. Then there are those who have met him but have lost the assurance as to whether or not they really do know him. God wants us to live with the knowledge of our salvation. The knowledge of …
“The Sins of the Whole World”
1 John 2:2 KJV [2] And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. Think for a moment about all the sins you have committed. The sins of omission and the sins of commission. They are more than you could ever recall, and these are just your past sins. Now think about your present sins. How many are there? They, too, are more than you can count. If you were to begin confessing them right now, it would take the Holy Spirit to bring them to light, …
“We have an Advocate”
1 John 2:1 KJV [1] My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: The word advocate means an individual who pleads the cause of another. A good example of an advocate would be a lawyer in a courtroom. He is one who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy. Our text declares that we as Christians have an advocate. We have someone who is willing to plead on our behalf. This is not just anyone, but our …
“Owning your Sin”
1 John 1:10 KJV [10] If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. God desires to fellowship with his children. He loves each and every one of us and does not want sin to interrupt the closeness that we can have together with him. Several verses in this chapter have placed emphasis on us taking responsibility, confessing, and forsaking our sins. John has showed us both the benefits and consequences of our actions when it comes to facing our sins. This verse simply teaches us to take ownership …