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David Guzik commentary on 1 John 4, where John encourages the believers to abide in God and His love, which is perfected among us.
1. God has given of his Spirit in these latter ages of the world, but not to all who profess to come furnished therewith; to the disciples is allowed a judgment of discretion, in reference to the spirits that would be believed and trusted in the affairs of religion.
1 John 4:1: Test the spirits to see whether they are of God. 1 John 4:2: Every spirit which confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God. 1 John 4:3: Every spirit which does not confess Jesus Christ is not of God. 1 John 4:4: Little children, you are of God. 1 John 4:6: We are of God.... He who is not of God does not listen to us.
Everyone that loveth Is begotten of God, and knoweth God (1 John 4:7). If we love one another God abideth in us, and his love is perfected in us (1 John 4:12). Because he has given us of his We know that we abide in him Spirit and he in us (1 John 4:13). Confessing Jesus as the Son of God abides in him, and he in God (1 John 4:15).
Berean Study Bible. Testing the Spirits. 1 John 4:1. Beloved. This term of endearment, "Beloved," is translated from the Greek word "ἀγαπητοί" (agapetoi), which signifies those who are dearly loved. In the context of 1 John, it reflects the deep affection and pastoral concern the Apostle John has for his readers.
Read the concise commentary on 1 John 4 by Matthew Henry, a Puritan pastor and biblical scholar. Learn about the doctrine of Christ, the love of God, the testimony of the Spirit, and the judgment of God.
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