You Have Overcome the Evil One John Calvin: Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness … [Read More...] 1 John 2:12-14

A New Command D.L. Moody: Love is the badge by which the disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ are known.     1 John 2:7-11 Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. At the same time, it is a new … [Read More...] 1 John 2:7-11

The Love of God is Made Complete John Stott: True love for God is expressed not in sentimental language or mystical experience, but in obedience.   1 John 2:4-6 Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love … [Read More...] 1 John 2:4-6

He is the Propitiation for our Sins John Stott: A universal pardon is offered for the sins of the whole world, and enjoyed by those who embrace it.   1 John 2:1-3 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an … [Read More...] 1 John 2:1-3

He is Faithful and Just John Calvin: Few realize how miserable and unhappy is a wavering conscience.     1 John 1:8-10 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from … [Read More...] 1 John 1:8-10