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1 John 5:18-21

1 John 5:18-21

John concludes by contrasting those born of God with a world under the wicked one's sway. Those united to Jesus are guarded by God, receive understand...

1 John 5:14-17

1 John 5:14-17

Explore 1 John 5:14–17 as we learn to pray confidently according to God's will, understand the sin leading to death, and intercede wisely with dis...

1 John 5:6-13

1 John 5:6-13

Why did John write his first epistle? Discover the assurance of eternal life through the testimony of the Spirit, the water, and the blood. Join us ...

1 John 5:14-17

Pray with Confidence

Believers can pray confidently because God hears requests made according to his will. John also calls Christians to pray for a brother caught in sin, ...

1 John 5:6-13

Know You Have Eternal Life

God himself testifies concerning his Son, and refusing that testimony makes God out to be a liar. Those who believe have eternal life in Jesus; John w...

1 John 4:17-5:5

1 John 4:17-5:5

God's prior love in Christ removes tormenting fear of judgment and produces faith that works through love. Believers show love for the unseen God by l...

1 John 4:12-16

1 John 4:12-16

Although no one has seen God as he truly is, his abiding presence is known through Spirit-enabled love, apostolic testimony that the Father sent the S...

1 John 4:7-11

1 John 4:7-11

God is love, but love is not a humanly redefined god. Divine love is concretely manifested in the Father sending his only begotten Son as the propitia...

1 John 4:1-6

1 John 4:1-6

1 John 4:1-6

Discerning in a Deceptive Age

Christians must test spiritual claims rather than believe every teacher. Those who deny that Jesus Christ truly came in the flesh or reject apostolic ...

1 John 3:16-24

1 John 3:16-24

Christ defines love by laying down his life for us, and his people must love sacrificially in deed and truth, including sharing material goods with br...

1 John 3:10-14

1 John 3:10-14

How do we know if we truly belong to Christ? In this devotional on 1 John 3:10–14, we explore love, righteousness, and how our treatment of others...

1 John 3:4-9

1 john 3:4-9

Sin is lawlessness, while those born of God practice righteousness rather than making peace with habitual rebellion. Christians still sin and must rep...

1 John 2:28-3:3

1 John 2:28-3:3

Explore how to discern your identity in Christ from 1 John 2:28–3:3. This devotional unpacks the hope of Christ’s return, the evidence of righteous ...

1 John 3:10-14

Love Proves Our Allegiance

The children of God and the children of the devil are revealed by the pattern of their lives. Practicing righteousness includes loving fellow believer...

1 John 2:24-27

1 John 2:24-27

In the face of deceivers, believers are to let the gospel they heard from the beginning remain in them. That gospel centers on Jesus coming in the fle...

1 John 2:18-23

1 John 2:18-23

Explore 1 John 2:18–23 and uncover the warning about antichrists in the last hour. Learn to discern truth from deception, remain grounded in Chris...

1 John 2:28-3

Hope in Him, Walk His Way

Those born of God abide in Christ, practice righteousness, and hope confidently in his return. Their righteous lives are outward evidence of an inward...

1 John 2:15-17

1 John 2:15-17

The passing world must not become a believer's ultimate love. The cravings of flesh and eyes and pride of life oppose the Father's love, while those w...

1 John 2:15-17

Do Not Love the World

Do not make this passing world or its lusts and pride your ultimate love. Enjoy God's good gifts with contentment, provide responsibly for your family...

1 John 2:18-23

Do Not Deny the Son

Many antichrists deny, oppose, or try to replace the true Christ. Their departure from Christ's people manifests that they were not truly of them, whi...

1 John 2:12-14

1 John 2:12-14

John reassures believers at different stages: little children are forgiven and know the Father, fathers know the eternal One, and young men are strong...

1 John 2:3-11

1 john 2:3-11

Obedience to God's commandments gives evidence that we truly know him and are walking in his light. The command is summed up in love for God and neigh...

1 John 2:12-14

Fight with God's Strength

John assures God's children that their sins are forgiven, reminds fathers that they know the One from the beginning, and encourages young men that the...