Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. All who believe in the Son of God know in their hearts that this testimony is true. This general declaration includes all unbelievers, whatever their profession, station, or situation, or by whatever name they may be called. Amen. But there is a sin that leads to death, and I am not saying you should pray for those who commit it. In 1 John 1:4 he states the object of his writing this Epistle to be, "that your joy may be full." 13 I write (V)these things to you who (W)believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. It is on earth that the context evidently requires the witness of the three, the Spirit, the water, and the blood, to be borne: mystically setting forth the divine triune witnesses, the Father, the Spirit, and the Son. 11 And this is the testimony, that God gave us (S)eternal life, and (T)this life is in his Son. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. 20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. 2. The oldest manuscripts and versions read, "These things have I written unto you [omitting 'that believe on the name of the Son of God'] that ye may know that ye have eternal life (compare 1 John 5:11 ), THOSE (of you I mean) WHO believe (not as English Version reads, 'and that ye may believe') on the name of the Son of God." 1 John 5:19-21. 12 (U)Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. That God must keep us, if we are to keep ourselves from evil, is certain. God has given unto us eternal life in his Son, 1 John 5:11, 1 John 5:12. Overcoming the World. believeth not the record--Greek, "believeth not IN the record, or witness." At one time the former is more immediately known, at another time the latter, according as the mind is more engaged in human relations or in what concerns the divine honor" [ESTIUS]. These things--This Epistle.
The marginal comment, therefore, that inserted "in heaven," was inappropriate. The Father is indeed eternal life as its source, but the Son also is that eternal life manifested, as the very passage ( 1 John 1:2 ) which ALFORD quotes, proves against him.
Creating an account allows you to access more features and content such as: Reading the Bible is rewarding, and these plans make it easy! given us an understanding--Christ's, office is to give the inner spiritual understanding to discern the things of God. This life is not only natural, consisting of the union of the soul and the body (as that of the reprobate in eternal pain, which ought to be termed death eternal, not life), but also spiritual, the union of the soul to God, and supremely blessed for ever (for life is another term for happiness) [PEARSON, Exposition of the Creed].
not grievous--as so many think them. In so far as God's will is not our will, we are not abiding in faith, and our prayers are not accepted. 16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over.
Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life. Compare John 17:15 especially with this verse. 9If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, for this is the testimony of God that he has borne concerning his Son.
every one that loveth him that begat--sincerely, not in mere profession ( 1 John 4:20 ).
Testimony Concerning the Son of God.
Literally, "He having been begotten of God (nominative pendent), it (the divine generation implied in the nominative) keepeth him." he that is begotten--Greek aorist, "has been (once for all in past time) begotten of God"; in the beginning of the verse it is perfect. Jesus Himself intercedes, not for the world which hardens itself in unbelief, but for those given to Him out of the world. For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith. For our cleansing there is in and by Christ Jesus, the washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Ghost. English Version, in the latter clause, will mean, "that ye may continue to believe," &c. (compare 1 John 5:12 ). .
This being done away by the regeneration and new-creating of souls by the Holy Spirit, is a testimony to the Saviour. and there is a sin not unto death--in the case of which, therefore, believers may intercede. True believers belong to God: they are of God, and from him, and to him, and for him; while the rest, by far the greater number, are in the power of the wicked one; they do his works, and support his cause. And Jesus Christ was revealed as God’s Son by his baptism in water and by shedding his blood on the cross. 1 john 5:1-21.who are the brethren especially to be loved ( 1 john 4:21); obedience, the test of love, easy through faith, which overcomes the world.last portion of the epistle. By the blood, the curse of the law being satisfied, the purifying Spirit is obtained for the internal cleansing of our natures. 9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. 1 John 5 King James Version (KJV).
ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Plainly it is as the Mediator of ETERNAL LIFE to us that Christ is here contemplated. And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. By--Greek, "In." If any . John shows what true love is, namely, that which is referred to God as its first object. Want more information about Bible Gateway Plus? 9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. Not one of our past prayers offered in faith, according to His will, is lost. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. LAST PORTION OF THE EPISTLE. The Greek is, "The true God and eternal life is this" Jesus Christ, that is, In believing in Him we believe in the true God, and have eternal life.