Ep 212 – 1 John 3:11-24 PT 2

In this second episode on 1 John, chapter three, verses 11-24 we'll be looking at two commands we have been given by God: Believe and love. We know what it means to believe. Belief was necessary for us to receive the gift of salvation offered by God through His Son, Jesus Christ. Our belief in Jesus made our salvation possible. And we know that God expects us to love one another. But as well as we know these two things, we still struggle with doing them. Our belief in Christ can wax and wane. Our love for others can grow cold. But John would have us remember that these two commands: Believe and love others, are to be ongoing and forever increasing in our lives as followers of Christ. Over time, our belief in Him should grow stronger. Our confidence in who He is and what He has accomplished for us should expand the longer we serve Him. And our love for others should become an increasingly normal and natural part of our lives. These two things are commands, not suggestions. They are to be a non-negotiable part of who we are as followers of Christ. Belief is to be ongoing. Love for others is to be constantly increasing. Because we are sons and daughters of God.