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: 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. 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. 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. 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. Verse 5: John reminds readers that Jesus came to take away sins and that He is sinless. Verse 6: He also explains that those who abide in Christ do not continue to sin. Verse 7: John emphasizes the importance of righteous living and says that those who practice righteousness are righteous, just as Christ is righteous. Verse 8: He contrasts this with those who practice sin, stating that they are of the devil. 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. Verse 10: He emphasizes that those who do not practice righteousness or love their brothers are not of God. Verse 11: John exhorts believers to love one another, emphasizing that this is the message they have heard from the beginning. Verse 12-15: He goes on to explain that this love should extend beyond just words, and that believers should be willing to lay down their lives for one another. Verse 16-18: John explains that love is the ultimate sign of a believer, and that those who love have passed from death to life. He also emphasizes the importance of actions over just words. Verse 19-24: He ends the chapter by encouraging believers to have confidence in their salvation, stating that those who keep His commandments abide in Him, and He in them. 1 John 3:11 says, "For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another." In this verse, the author is reminding the readers of the central message of Christianity, which is to love one another. This message has been present since the beginning of the Christian faith, and it is a commandment that Jesus emphasized to his followers. The author is calling on the readers to remember this message and to put it into practice by loving one another. SendMe Radio is now an online streaming internet radio station, packed with all the messages on the podcast. Listen to awesome Interviews, thousands of Gospel Music, and discover new businesses and they’re inspiring stores. Also if you would like a radio commercial for your Church, Social or Business event contact us via email at [email protected] Google Assistant Google Action is available on Google Home:https://assistant.google.com/s... Alexa skill is available on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL... SendMe Radio Apple Store App for IOS https:Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.“Thank you for listening to SendMe Radio — where we share the Gospel, inspire faith, and keep you connected with powerful stories and updates from around the world. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe so you never miss a message.And remember — you can listen to SendMe Radio streaming 24/7 at www.sendmeradio.net or simply say: ‘Hey Alexa, play SendMe Radio.’