Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
David Guzik commentary on 1 John 2, in which John explains how sin and worldliness will hinder the fellowship of the believer with God.
You do not need that anyone teach you: Just as he stated in 1 John 2:20 (you know all things), John tells us again that the anointing we receive from God guides us into truth. We are guided into truth on a one-on-one level, God confirming it to our hearts.
Here is a summary and commentary on First John chapter two. The Apostle John begins with the purpose of writing this letter by stating, “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.
Now in this passage in First John, John has told us there are three stages in the process of becoming what God intends us to be. These he describes in Verse 12 and part of Verse 13: I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his sake.
Study 1 John 2 using Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
These things write I unto you - To wit, the things stated in 1 John 1:1. That ye sin not - To keep you from sin, or to induce you to lead a holy life. And if any man sin - As all are liable, with hearts as corrupt as ours, and amidst the temptations of a world like this, to do.
The author calls himself an eyewitness of Jesus' life (chapter 1:1-3) and expresses himself with the authority of a respected, elder spiritual leader. In connection with John's gospel all of this points to the Apostle John as author of the epistle (compare with notes on John's Gospel).
