1 John 2

Before this ends.

1 John 2:3-17

1 John 2:3

And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. (use)

...we present you with this Book, the most valuable thing that this world affords. Here is Wisdom; This is the royal Law; These are the lively Oracles of God.

COE., 1953. The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Leviticus 19:37

And you shall observe all my statutes and all my rules, and do them: I am the LORD. (use)

Ecclesiastes 12:13

The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. (use)

Revelation 14:12

Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus. (use)

Romans 5:8

but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (use)

So evangelism must start with the holiness of God, the sinfulness of man, the demands of the law, the punishment meted out by the law and the eternal consequences of evil and wrongdoing. It is only the man who is brought to see his guilt in the way who flies to Christ for deliverance and redemption.

Lloyd-Jones, D.M., 1977. Studies in the sermon on the mount. (use)

1 John 2:5

but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him (use)

James 2:14

What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? (use)

Matthew 5:17

Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. (use)

Leviticus 19:18

You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD. (use)

1 John 2:10

Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. (use)

John 8:12

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (use)

Matthew 25:40

And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ (use)

Hosea 6:6

For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. (use)

1 John 2:4

Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, (use)

Titus 3:10

As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, (use)

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. (use)

1 John 2:9

Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. (use)

Psalm 51:4

Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment. (use)

There may be some sins of which a man cannot speak, but there is no sin which the blood of Christ cannot wash away.

Spurgeon, C. 1858. The Evil and its Remedy. (use)

1 John 2:12

I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his name’s sake. (use)

1 John 2:1

My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. (use)

The youngest sincere disciple is pardoned; the communion of saints is attended with the forgiveness of sins.

Henry, M., 1896. Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Whole (use)

But it may be applied to young converts in general

Clarke, A., 1831. Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible. [1 John 2:12] (use)

1 John 2:2

He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. (use)

There is not one who authentically relies on Jesus who will be disappointed

John 3:36

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. (use)

Who did John have in mind when he addressed his readers as little children, fathers, and young men? Perhaps he meant those who physically fell into these categories. If he did, what about his female readers, and others who were not in these categories? ... It may be that John used these three stages of life to describe qualities typical of each age group that ought to characterize all believers.

Constable, T., 2022. Expository Notes (use)

1 John 2:13

I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, children, because you know the Father. (use)

1 John 2:14

I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one. (use)

The old for the most part excuse themselves, because they have exceeded the age of learning; children refuse to learn, as they are not yet old enough; men of middle age do not attend, because they are occupied with other pursuits. Lest, then, any should exempt themselves, he accommodates the Gospel to all.

Calvin, J., 1555. 1 John 2 Commentary. (use)

Jeremiah 31:33

For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. (use)

Jeremiah 31:34

And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. (use)

1 John 2:17

And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. (use)

How is the world doing?

Gates Foundation., 2022. The Future of Progress. (use)

1 John 2:18

Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. (use)

Humanity is doomed - Yes 5566 (55·7%) The future is frightening - Yes 7549 (75·5%)

Hickman, C., 2021. Climate anxiety in children and young people and their beliefs about government responses to climate change a global survey. (use)

Isaiah 40:8

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. (use)

James 4:4

You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. (use)

John 17:2

since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. (use)

You can take this world It's joys, and it's fleeting pleasures But give us Jesus, our future hope and our greatest treasure

Beautiful Eulogy. 2013. Acquired In Heaven. (use)

1 John 2:15

Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. (use)

He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.

Elliot, J., 1949. He is no fool. (use)

Revelation 21:1

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. (use)