Truth and love go hand in hand. The truth of the gospel is what fuels Christian love. The love of God demonstrated in the coming of the Savior is what binds believers to love one another and provides the full resources to do so.
The Spirit leaves an indelible mark on those who belong to His truth. They love the people of God and they keep the commandments of God. These are the evidences of genuine faith which John points out for our assurance.
The Spirit leaves an indelible mark on those who belong to His truth. They love the people of God and they keep the commandments of God. These are the evidences of genuine faith which John points out for our assurance.
Children of God is marked by their love for the people of God. In contrast to this is the children of the devil who are marked by their hatred for the people of God.
John explains that lawlessness is incompatible with the children of God. No born again child of God continues in a state of rebellion against the Lord. He cannot do so because the seed of God abide in him. He is born of God.
