1 John 3 King James Version << 1 John 2 | 1 John 3 | 1 John 4 >> 3 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 3 See what an incredible quality of love the Father has shown to us, that we would [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! 1 BELOVED, DO not put faith in every spirit, but prove (test) the spirits to discover whether they proceed from God; for many false prophets have gone forth into the world. 1. Let us live in our experience like we are in our position. Other Barnes' Notes entries containing 1 John 3:4: 1 John 3:5 1 John 3:3 : 1 John 3:5 >> DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. 1 In the beginning [before all time] was the Word ([] Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God [] Himself. 2 Peter 1:19-21 Amplified So we have the prophetic word made more certain. The Deity Of Jesus Christ. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Encouragement Of Timothy’s Visit. ... No entry exists in Barnes' Notes for 1 John 3:4. [WE ARE writing] about the Word of Life [[1] in] Him Who existed from the beginning, Whom we have heard, Whom we have seen with our [own] eyes, Whom we have gazed upon [for ourselves] and have touched with our [own] hands. Although the First Epistle of John does not bear any author's name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle John is the author of this epistle as well as of the fourth gospel. 3All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being. 2. Introduction. 4 In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men. A genuine Christian will not “deliberately, knowingly, and habitually” sin. 3 John 1:3 Context. 1. Indeed, no passage does. 4 1 “For indeed the day 2 is coming, burning like a furnace, and all the arrogant evildoers will be chaff. Children Of God Love One Another. Amplified© Bible; Acts 1 Acts 1. Jul 21, 2015 - And this is how we may discern [daily, by experience] that we are coming to know Him [to perceive, recognize, understand, and become better acquainted with Him]: if … Chapter 1: Chapter 2: Chapter 3: Chapter 4: Chapter 5 : Book Overview - 1 John. 1See what an incredible quality of love the Father has shown to us, that we would [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! Of course, there is a mystery here. Amplified© Bible; 1 John 3 1 John 3. 2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every way and [that your body] may keep well, even as [I know] your soul keeps well and prospers. Amplified© Bible; John 1 John 1. Recipients, Author and Time of Writing. Our new natures are pure and holy. 2I fed you with milk, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. John 1 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC). The coming day will burn them up,” says the Lord who rules over all. Amplified© Bible; 1 Corinthians 3 1 Corinthians 3. And indeed our fellowship [which is a distinguishing mark of born-again believers] is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ. 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us not love [merely] in theory or in speech but in deed and in truth (in practice and in sincerity). HOWEVER, BRETHREN, I could not talk to you as to spiritual [men], but as to nonspiritual [men of the flesh, in whom the carnal nature predominates], as to mere infants [in the new life] in Christ [[1] unable to talk yet!] 2 But for you who respect my name, the sun of vindication 4 will rise with healing wings, 5 and you will skip about 6 like calves released from the stall. And so we are! ” The Amplified Bible has: “No one born ... First John 3:9 does not teach the Reformed doctrine of the perseverance of the saints. What does 1 John 3:6 mean? “It 3 will not leave even a root or branch. [⇑ See verse text ⇑] Two important truths are revealed in this brief verse. Luke 3 - Amplified Bible John the Baptist Prepares the Way. 1. Jul 19, 2016 - By this we come to know (progressively to recognize, to perceive, to understand) the [essential] love: that He laid down His [own] life for us; and we ought to … You do well to pay [close] attention to it as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and light breaks through the gloom and the morning star arises in your hearts. 5 Everyone who believes [with a deep, abiding trust in the fact] that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) is born of God [that is, reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose], and everyone who loves the Father also loves [] the child born of Him. 1 Corinthians 3 - Amplified Bible The Church and Its Leaders. 1 John 3 Amplified Bible (AMP) Children of God Love One Another. 2 He was present originally with God. It’s just not in their “spiritual DNA.” 1 SEE WHAT [ an incredible] quality of love the Father has given (shown, bestowed on) us, that we should [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! Even now you are still not ready. 1 John 1 Amplified Bible (AMP) Introduction, The Incarnate Word. Amplified© Bible; 1 Thessalonians 3 1 Thessalonians 3. John gives us the reason why believers do not continue to sin: “No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God” (1 John 3:9). For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what … 3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. Saints at best fail daily. K.J.V. 1 John 3:6, CSB: "Everyone who remains in him does not sin; everyone who sins has not seen him or known him." Amplified® Darby I.S.V. And so we are! 3 All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being. First, John has already defined those who "abide:" believers who walk in fellowship with Jesus Christ. 1 THE ELDERLY elder [of the church addresses this letter] to the beloved (esteemed) Gaius, whom I truly love. 1 John 2 Amplified Bible (AMP) Christ Is Our Advocate. God perseveres. The reason that the world does not know (recognize, acknowledge) us is that it does not know (recognize, acknowledge) Him. John 3:1 AMPC NOW THERE was a certain man among the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler (a leader, an authority) among the Jews AMPC: Amplified Bible, Classic Edition 1. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 3 what we have seen and heard we also proclaim to you, so that you too may have fellowship [as partners] with us. Feb 22, 2016 - But if anyone has this world's goods (resources for sustaining life) and sees his brother and fellow believer in need, yet closes his heart of compassion against him, … 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us not love [merely] in theory or in speech but in deed and in truth (in practice and in sincerity). 1 John 1 - Amplified Bible The Incarnation of the Word of Life. | Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC) | Download The Bible App Now 1 John 3:4-5.The truth asserted in the preceding verse is so important, and the apostle knew so well that carnal men would be prone to flatter themselves that they might be admitted into heaven after they die, without being holy while they live, that he here enlarges on the important subject. SEE WHAT [[1] an incredible] quality of love the Father has given (shown, bestowed on) us, that we should [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! 2. | Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC) | Download The Bible App Now 1The first account I made, Theophilus, was [a continuous report] about all the things that Jesus began to do and to teach 2until the day when He ascended to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given instruction to the apostles (special messengers) whom He had chosen. 1However, brothers and sisters, I could not talk to you as to spiritual people, but [only] as to worldly people [dominated by human nature], mere infants [in the new life] in Christ! First John 3:9 is a call to holiness. The reason that the world does not know (recognize, acknowledge) us is that it does not know (recognize, acknowledge) Him. Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 2 My little children (believers, dear ones), I am writing you these things so that you will not sin and violate God’s law. 8 The one who does not love has not become acquainted with God [does not and never did know Him], for God is love. 1 John 1:3 Amplified Bible. 1 John 3:1-3 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! N.A.S.B. 1 John 3 - Amplified Bible. 1In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. 1 John 5 Amplified Bible (AMP) Overcoming the World. And so we are! Foundations For Living. 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2He was [continually existing] in the beginning [co-eternally] with God. 2 Peter: The Amplified Bible: 2 John. 1. The Amplified Bible 1 John. 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