Tag Archives: 1 John 5

holding on to Christ

20250312 holding on to Christ 1 John 5:13-21 (JDV) 1 John 5:13 I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have permanent life.1 John … Continue reading

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two possible destinies

20250311 two possible destinies 1 John 5:4b-12 (JDV) 1 John 5:4b This is the victory that has conquered the world: our faith.1 John 5:5 Who is the one who conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is … Continue reading

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authenticity: things we just know

1 John 5.    John concludes this letter with a list of things that authentic believers know.  There is no doubt about it: We love each other (2). We have eternal life in Christ (13). God hears our prayers (14-15). We … Continue reading

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life only in Christ

1 John 5:10-12.  It is a serious thing to reject God’s testimony about Jesus Christ. To Reject the gospel that Christians proclaim is to accuse God of lying. The Gospel can be simplified to this: God has given eternal life … Continue reading

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