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Thursday's Thoughts- 1 John Chapter Five

1 John Chapter Five

1-5. What does it take to be born again? According to verse one we must believe that Jesus is God's son and love him because if we love Jesus, we will also love God. When we love God we will want to keep his commandments and live a Christlike life. I love verses four and five because they basically tell us that the children of God will overcome the world. No matter what Satan plots against you, you can know that with God you have the strength to overcome the obstacles in your path.
6-13. We have returned to the liar who says that he is in Christ but doesn't have Christ in him. The Bible shows us over and over that those who do not have Christ in them are not of God and will have no place in His Kingdom. They have forfeited an eternity with our Savior.
14-15. Pay careful attention to the wording of verse 14. We can't read this verse and then expect God to give us whatever we want just because we think the Bible says he will. God will give us what we ask for if what we are asking for is in His will.
16-20. If we sin we can be forgiven of God. When we become Christians we should desire to no longer lead a sinful existence. Even though the whole world sins, we will stand by our faith.
21. The first book of John ends with a simple commandment to all believers- keep yourselves from idols. Do not be tempted by the world to sin and leave the love and protection of God's arms.
With the completion of our study of 1 John I hope that you have purposed in your heart to love others like Christ loves you and share his love with the world. If you've enjoyed this study, I hope you'll join me next week in the second book of John. God Bless.

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