(CL), 3 See what great love(CM) the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! In 1 John 1:1-4, John is saying, "Christianity is real. Christ speaks for us and we should obey God. These things , and no other: 2 Corinthians 1:13 , much less, smaller and more trifling things, as the defenders of traditions say.— γράφομεν ὑμῖν , we write to you ) To this present the past, I have written , ch. 1 John 2:18-29. And these things write we to you, that your joy may be full. (FZ) 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. Habakkuk 3:17,18 Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: …. (AR) 10 Anyone who loves their brother and sister[e] lives in the light,(AS) and there is nothing in them to make them stumble. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of John taught by Pastor Paul LeBoutillier of Calvary Chapel Ontario, Oregon. (DR) 12 Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one(DS) and murdered his brother. (EE) 18 Dear children,(EF) let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. We must test spiritual experiences and spiritual phenomenon to see if they are in fact from God.i. 1 John 5:1-4 Some time ago I read of a man who spent a few months in India. John 1:4, ESV: "In him was life, and the life was the light of men." (BJ) 16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh,(BK) the lust of the eyes,(BL) and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. New International Version (NIV). 2 The life appeared;(D) we have seen it and testify to it,(E) and we proclaim to you the eternal life,(F) which was with the Father and has appeared to us. 1 Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. John warns about false *Christs. 1 John 1:1-10. Commentary on 1 John 1:1-4 (Read 1 John 1:1-4 ) That essential Good, that uncreated Excellence, which had been from the beginning, from eternity, as equal with the Father, and which at length appeared in human nature for the salvation of sinners, was the great subject concerning which the apostle wrote to … These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete. 19 They went out from us,(BR) but they did not really belong to us. But as his anointing teaches you about all things(CE) and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him. 4 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; … S Lk 24:48; Jn 1:14; 19:35; Ac 4:20; 2Pe 1:16; 1Jn 4:14, Jn 1:1-4; 11:25; 14:6; 1Ti 3:16; 1Pe 1:20; 1Jn 3:5, 8, Jn 3:19-21; 8:12; 2Co 6:14; Eph 5:8; 1Jn 2:11, ver 12, 13, 28; 1Jn 3:7, 18; 4:4; 5:21; S 1Th 2:11, ver 11; Lev 19:17; 1Jn 3:10, 15, 16; 4:20, 21, Jn 13:34, 35; 15:12; 1Jn 4:7, 11, 21; 2Jn 5, S Lk 24:47; Jn 1:12; 3:18; 20:31; 1Co 6:11; 1Jn 5:13, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print, NIV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Personal Size, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. (CY) 6 No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. (FR) 12 No one has ever seen God;(FS) but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.(FT). (DD) The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. (FE) This is how we recognize the Spirit[j] of truth(FF) and the spirit of falsehood. For there are many false prophets in the world. A new command from Christ. 1-john 4:13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. While the spiritual, eternal dimension of life is not absent from this verse, John is here writing primarily of physical life. (BQ) This is how we know it is the last hour. But it must all begin with this matter of relationship, for John is concerned first about the family of God. (AF) 5 But if anyone obeys his word,(AG) love for God[c] is truly made complete in them. Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular. (1 John 1:1-4 RSV) Three things are highlighted for us in this introduction: A relationship, a fellowship, and a joy that follows. (J), 5 This is the message we have heard(K) from him and declare to you: God is light;(L) in him there is no darkness at all. 1-john 4:14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. 1 John 1:4, ESV: "And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete." (CJ), 29 If you know that he is righteous,(CK) you know that everyone who does what is right has been born of him. 1 John 4 - NIV: Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. John 1:4, KJV: "In him was life; and the life was the light of men." 5. (FG), 7 Dear friends, let us love one another,(FH) for love comes from God. (CT) 3 All who have this hope in him purify themselves,(CU) just as he is pure. John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. Everyone who loves has been born of God(FI) and knows God. (GB) 17 This is how love is made complete(GC) among us so that we will have confidence(GD) on the day of judgment:(GE) In this world we are like Jesus. (ER), 4 Dear friends,(ES) do not believe every spirit,(ET) but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 1Jn 2:7,13,24; 3:11 2. (GA) Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. Most people understand that the important things in life are not things at all – they are the relationships we have. 1 John 1 - NIV: That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. (CN) And that is what we are! (FK) 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son(FL) into the world that we might live through him. (FC) 5 They are from the world(FD) and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) (CC) 27 As for you, the anointing(CD) you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. (CZ) No one who continues to sin has either seen him(DA) or known him. (FV) 14 And we have seen and testify(FW) that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness,(M) we lie and do not live out the truth. JOHN'S AIM IN WRITING THIS EPISTLE (1:1-4) A. The beautiful prologue (1 John 1:1-4) is like the one in John's gospel, having the profoundest dimensions and embryonically stating the theme as: "God manifested in Jesus Christ, that man may have fellowship with the Father through the Son. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. John wrote, "In him was life, and that life was the light of men. (AL) This old command is the message you have heard. 1 John 1:4, NASB: "These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete." Because his own actions were evil and his brother’s were righteous. 21 Dear friends,(EH) if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God(EI) 22 and receive from him anything we ask,(EJ) because we keep his commands(EK) and do what pleases him. [g](BV) 21 I do not write to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it(BW) and because no lie comes from the truth. (CO) 2 Dear friends,(CP) now we are children of God,(CQ) and what we will be has not yet been made known. Or he may have reference to the beginning of the gospel - cf. 1:4 In him was life . (CA) 25 And this is what he promised us—eternal life. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. (GG) 20 Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister(GH) is a liar. 1. 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The prime way that He did that is in the person of His Son, Jesus Christ, who is the eternal God in human flesh. John reminds us at the end of this verse that reality is in a person. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. (AY)13 I am writing to you, fathers,    because you know him who is from the beginning. (AZ)I am writing to you, young men,    because you have overcome(BA) the evil one. I, the first-person pronoun. (BS), 20 But you have an anointing(BT) from the Holy One,(BU) and all of you know the truth. 1 That which was from the beginning, ... 4 We write this to make our 1:4 Some manuscripts your joy complete. (T) 10 If we claim we have not sinned,(U) we make him out to be a liar(V) and his word is not in us. God is *light and we should walk in the *light. CONCERNS THE "WORD OF LIFE" (1) 1. Jn 1:1 b. Throughout his Gospel John presents Jesus Christ as the one in whom spiritual, eternal life is to be found. (EC) 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them,(ED) how can the love of God be in that person? He calls this person "The Word of Life." Why is Jesus called "the Word"? And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it" (John 1:4-5 NIV). 17:1; 26:37), being an eyewitness to and participant in Jesus’ earthly ministry (1:1-4). I am, exist. (W), 2 My dear children,(X) I write this to you so that you will not sin. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. There's nothing artificial about genuine Christianity." God has put a desire for relationship in every one of us, a desire He intended to be met with relationships with other people, but most of all, to be met by a relationship with Him. Light and Darkness, Sin and Forgiveness. Introduction. Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.a. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. (P), 8 If we claim to be without sin,(Q) we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. ὁ Λόγος ἡ ζωή φανερόω μαρτυρέω ζωὴ αἰώνιος η΅ν πρός ἡ χαρὰ η΅ι πεπληρωμένη, Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural. (EU) 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh(EV) is from God,(EW) 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. And these things we write to you that your joy may be full. The reason the Son of God(DG) appeared was to destroy the devil’s work. 2. (DX) 15 Anyone who hates a brother or sister(DY) is a murderer,(DZ) and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him. 1 John 2:1-6. Pastor Paul LeBoutillier of Calvary Chapel Ontario (Oregon) teaches through the Bible from the book of 1 John. 1 John 1:4, KJV: "And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full." (EA), 16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. 1 John 1:4. (DV) 14 We know that we have passed from death to life,(DW) because we love each other. 3. 3 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard,(G) so that you also may have fellowship with us. (BX) 23 No one who denies the Son has the Father; whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc. (BB), 14 I write to you, dear children,(BC)    because you know the Father.I write to you, fathers,    because you know him who is from the beginning. JOHN'S FIRST LETTER. The Incarnation of the Word of Life. (GK) 21 And he has given us this command:(GL) Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.(GM). (DB), 7 Dear children,(DC) do not let anyone lead you astray. In Jesus we have the embodiment of both life and light. (BD)I write to you, young men,    because you are strong,(BE)    and the word of God(BF) lives in you,(BG)    and you have overcome the evil one.(BH). 22 Who is the liar? 4. (AD) 4 Whoever says, “I know him,”(AE) but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. 2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,(Z) and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. All rights reserved worldwide. 1 John 1 – Fellowship with God. Do not believe every spirit: John warned against believing every spirit; that is, we are never to assume every spiritual experience or every demonstration of spiritual power is from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist,(EX) which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. 6 We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. The First Epistle of John, often referred to as First John and written 1 John or I John, is the first of the Johannine epistles of the New Testament, and the fourth of the catholic epistles.There is no scholarly consensus as to the authorship of the Johannine works.The author of the First Epistle is termed John the Evangelist, who most scholars believe is not the same as John the Apostle. (EY), 4 You, dear children,(EZ) are from God and have overcome them,(FA) because the one who is in you(FB) is greater than the one who is in the world. (FX) 15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God,(FY) God lives in them and they in God. (AP), 9 Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister[d](AQ) is still in the darkness. 1 John 2:7-17. From pleres; to make replete, i.e. 13 This is how we know(FU) that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. (AV) They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them. (EG), 19 This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence: 20 If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us. (CB), 26 I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to lead you astray. 18 Dear children, this is the last hour;(BO) and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming,(BP) even now many antichrists have come. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. (AJ), 7 Dear friends,(AK) I am not writing you a new command but an old one, which you have had since the beginning. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us; but their going showed that none of them belonged to us. The children of God do the right things. 1 John 5:13 , answers. (CF), 28 And now, dear children,(CG) continue in him, so that when he appears(CH) we may be confident(CI) and unashamed before him at his coming. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. REALITY WAS SEEN - Vs. 1. (CX) And in him is no sin. The testimony of the apostle concerning the reality of the person and doctrine of Christ; and the end for which he bears this testimony, 1 John 1:1-4.God is light, and none can have fellowship with him who do not walk in the light; those who walk in the light are cleansed from all unrighteousness by the blood of Christ, 1 John 1:5-7. Read of a man who spent a few months in India reference the. Nominative Feminine singular life ; and the Spirit they have comes from God to and participant Jesus! 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