Read God’s Word. If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates (works against) his [Christian] brother he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. 1 John 4:19 Because God bestowed on humanity a free will, man is not forced to love Him, but rather consciously and freely chooses the response he makes to God’s love. But perfect (complete, full-grown) love drives out fear, because fear involves [the expectation of divine] punishment, so the one who is afraid [of God’s judgment] is not perfected in love [has not grown into a sufficient understanding of God’s love]. By this we know [without any doubt] the spirit of truth [motivated by God] and the spirit of error [motivated by Satan]. The Amplified Bible 1 John. Because God bestowed on humanity a free will, man is not forced to love Him, but rather consciously and freely chooses the response he makes to God’s love. 5 They [who teach twisted doctrine] are of the world and belong to it; therefore they speak from the [viewpoint of the] world [with its immoral freedom and baseless theories—demanding compliance with their opinions and ridiculing the values of the upright], and the [gullible one of the] world listens closely and pays attention to them. The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631, All rights reserved. Love of the world is forbidden by God, and conforming to it shows that a person loves it (Romans 12:2) and therefore hates God.Much of the time, the world equates lust with love, but nothing could be further from the truth. Chapter 4. Introduction, The Incarnate Word. 17 In this [union and fellowship with Him], love is completed and perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment [with assurance and boldness to face Him]; because as He is, so are we in this world. Elizabeth was related to Mary the mother of Jesus (Luke 1:36). 1 John 4:1-21. On Denying the Incarnation. Recipients, Author and Time of Writing ... 1 John 1:1-4 Introduction: The Word of Life . God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides, In this [union and fellowship with Him], love is completed. All rights reserved. We [who were with Him in person] have seen and testify [as eye-witnesses] that the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world. 1 John 4 Amplified Bible: Par Testing the Spirits. Lust is self-centered and destructive. 1 So when the Lord learned that the Pharisees had been told that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John 2 (although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were), 3 He left Judea and returned again to Galilee. 2 By this you may know (perceive and recognize) the Spirit of God: every spirit which acknowledges and confesses [the fact] that Jesus Christ (the Messiah) [actually] has become … AMP : 1 John 4 We [who were with Him in person] have seen and testify [as eye-witnesses] that the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world. We [who teach God’s word] are from God [energized by the Holy Spirit], and whoever knows God [through personal experience] listens to us [and has a deeper understanding of Him]. 1 NOW WHEN the Lord knew (learned, became aware) that the Pharisees had been told that Jesus was winning and baptizing more disciples than John--2 Though Jesus Himself did not baptize, but His disciples--3 He left Judea and returned to Galilee. And this commandment we have from Him, that the one who loves God should also [unselfishly] love his brother. 20 If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates (works against) his [Christian] brother he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. 1 John 4. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation [that is, the atoning sacrifice, and the satisfying offering] for our sins [fulfilling God’s requirement for justice against sin and placating His wrath]. John 4 Jesus and the Woman of Samaria. 2 By this you may know (perceive and recognize) the Spirit of God: every spirit which acknowledges and confesses [the fact] that Jesus Christ (the Messiah) [actually] has become man and has come in the flesh … 1 John 5 Amplified Bible (AMP) Overcoming the World. Most of this world's holidays are based on fables, myths, and lies, while the Christian is commanded to worship God "in spirit and in truth." There is no fear in love [dread does not exist]. 1 John 4:17 AMP. On Denying the Incarnation. Amplified Bible, Classic Edition. 2 John 1:7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world, refusing to confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Amplified© Bible; John 1 John 1. The Jews despised Samaritans because they were Jews who had intermarried with non-Jews and followed a … 1 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. Whoever is not of God does not listen to us. 1 John 4:19 Because God bestowed on humanity a free will, man is not forced to love Him, but rather consciously and freely chooses the response he makes to God’s love. 2 John. 7 Beloved, let us [unselfishly] [a]love and seek the best for one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves [others] is born of God and knows God [through personal experience]. 8 The one who does not love has not become acquainted with God [does not and never did know Him], for God is love. The one who does not love has not become acquainted with God [does not and never did know Him], for God is love. In this is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation (the atoning sacrifice) for our sins. AMP: 1 John 4. Beloved, if God so loved us [in this incredible way], we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:4 AMP Little children (believers, dear ones), you are of God and you belong to Him and have [already] overcome them [the agents of the antichrist]; because He who is in you is greater than he (Satan) who is in the world [of sinful mankind]. 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, concerning the Word of life— 2 the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the … 1 John 4:16 AMP We have come to know [by personal observation and experience], and have believed [with deep, consistent faith] the love which God has for us. [He is the originator of love, and it is an enduring attribute of His nature.]. But if we love one another [with unselfish concern], God abides in us, and His love [the love that is His essence abides in us and] is completed and perfected in us. 1Beloved, do not believe every spirit [speaking through a self-proclaimed prophet]; instead test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets and teachers have gone out into the world. John 4:4 Jesus went through Samaria to show that He is the Savior of all people. 1 John 4:17 In this way, love has been perfected among us, so that we may have confidence on the day of judgment; for in this world we are just like Him. The Spirit of God and the Spirit of Antichrist. ... No entry exists in Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) for 1 John 4:4. 1 John 4:19 Because God bestowed on humanity a free will, man is not forced to love Him, but rather consciously and freely chooses the response he makes to God’s love. 1In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. AMP : 1 John 4 4 It was necessary for Him to go through Samaria. you belong to Him and have [already] overcome them [the agents of the antichrist]; because He who is in you is greater than he (Satan) who is in the world [of sinful mankind]. But if we love one another [with unselfish concern], God abides in us, and His love [the love that is His essence abides in us and] is completed. 1 John 2:18 Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. 1 BELOVED, DO not put faith in every spirit, but prove (test) the spirits to discover whether they proceed from God; for many false prophets have gone forth into the world. 1 John 4:4-6. confesses [the fact] that Jesus Christ has [actually] come in the flesh [as a man] is from God [God is its source]; and every spirit that does not confess Jesus [acknowledging that He has come in the flesh, but would deny any of the Son’s true nature] is not of God; this is the. 2 John 1:7 for many deceivers have gone out into the world refusing. 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