1 John 3 v 11 The Love Of God 1000 Days Of Searching The Scriptures Pastor Chidi Okorie 2023-02-16-#561

1 John 3 is a chapter in the New Testament that contains teachings on the love of God, the importance of righteous living, and the assurance of salvation for those who believe in Jesus Christ. Here is a brief overview of the main themes and messages in this chapter:<br /><br /> Verse 1: John starts by reminding believers of the incredible love that God has bestowed upon them as His children, that they should be called the children of God. He also emphasizes that while they may not fully understand what it means to be children of God, they will one day see Him as He is.<br /><br /> Verse 2: John explains that the reason believers can have hope in this promise is because they will be made like Jesus, and will see Him as He is.<br /><br /> Verse 3: John then moves on to the topic of righteous living, emphasizing that those who have this hope in Christ will purify themselves, just as Christ is pure.<br /><br /> Verse 4: He emphasizes that sin is lawlessness and that Christ came to take away sins. Therefore, those who live in Christ should not continue to sin.<br /><br /> Verse 5: John reminds readers that Jesus came to take away sins and that He is sinless.<br /><br /> Verse 6: He also explains that those who abide in Christ do not continue to sin.<br /><br /> Verse 7: John emphasizes the importance of righteous living and says that those who practice righteousness are righteous, just as Christ is righteous.<br /><br /> Verse 8: He contrasts this with those who practice sin, stating that they are of the devil.<br /><br /> Verse 9: John provides assurance to believers, saying that those who are born of God cannot continue to sin because they have been born of God.<br /><br /> Verse 10: He emphasizes that those who do not practice righteousness or love their brothers are not of God.<br /><br /> Verse 11: John exhorts believers to love one another, emphasizing that this is the message they have heard from the beginning.<br /><br /> Verse 12-15: He goes on to explain that this love should extend beyond just words, and th