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Text -- 1 John 2:12 (NET)

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2:12 I am writing to you, little children, that your sins have been forgiven because of his name.
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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: 1Jo 2:12 - -- I write ( graphō ). Present active indicative, repeated three times, referring to this Epistle. For "the name"see 1Jo 3:23; 3Jo 1:7. They were loya...

I write ( graphō ).

Present active indicative, repeated three times, referring to this Epistle. For "the name"see 1Jo 3:23; 3Jo 1:7. They were loyal to the name of Christ (Mat 10:22).

Robertson: 1Jo 2:12 - -- Are forgiven ( apheōntai ). Doric perfect passive indicative of aphiēmi (seen also in Luk 5:20, Luk 5:23) for the usual apheintai . Teknia (l...

Are forgiven ( apheōntai ).

Doric perfect passive indicative of aphiēmi (seen also in Luk 5:20, Luk 5:23) for the usual apheintai . Teknia (little children) probably includes all, as in 1Jo 2:1.

Vincent: 1Jo 2:12 - -- Little children See on 1Jo 2:1, and Joh 1:12. Not children in age, but addressed to the readers generally.

Little children

See on 1Jo 2:1, and Joh 1:12. Not children in age, but addressed to the readers generally.

Vincent: 1Jo 2:12 - -- Name See on Joh 1:12; see on Joh 2:23.

Name

See on Joh 1:12; see on Joh 2:23.

Wesley: 1Jo 2:12 - -- Thus St. John bespeaks all to whom he writes. But in 1Jo 2:13-27, he divides them particularly into "fathers," "young men," and "little children." Bec...

Thus St. John bespeaks all to whom he writes. But in 1Jo 2:13-27, he divides them particularly into "fathers," "young men," and "little children." Because your sins are forgiven you - As if he had said, This is the sum of what I have now written. He then proceeds to other things, which are built upon this foundation.

JFB: 1Jo 2:12 - -- Greek, "little sons," or "dear sons and daughters"; not the same Greek as in 1Jo 2:13, "little children," "infants" (in age and standing). He calls AL...

Greek, "little sons," or "dear sons and daughters"; not the same Greek as in 1Jo 2:13, "little children," "infants" (in age and standing). He calls ALL to whom he writes, "little sons" (1Jo 2:1, Greek; 1Jo 2:28; 1Jo 3:18; 1Jo 4:4; 1Jo 5:21); but only in 1Jo 2:13, 1Jo 2:18 he uses the term "little children," or "infants." Our Lord, whose Spirit John so deeply drank into, used to His disciples (Joh 13:33) the term "little sons," or dear sons and daughters; but in Joh 21:5, "little children." It is an undesigned coincidence with the Epistle here, that in John's Gospel somewhat similarly the classification, "lambs, sheep, sheep," occurs.

JFB: 1Jo 2:12 - -- "have been, and are forgiven you": ALL God's sons and daughters alike enjoy this privilege.

"have been, and are forgiven you": ALL God's sons and daughters alike enjoy this privilege.

Clarke: 1Jo 2:12 - -- I write unto you, little children - Τεκνια· Beloved children, (see on 1Jo 2:1 (note)), those who were probably the apostle’ s own conv...

I write unto you, little children - Τεκνια· Beloved children, (see on 1Jo 2:1 (note)), those who were probably the apostle’ s own converts, and members of the Church over which he presided. But it may be applied to young converts in general; those who can call God Abba, Father, by the Holy Spirit: therefore he says of them, that their sins were forgiven them for his name’ s sake: i.e. on account of Jesus, the Savior, who had died for them, and was now their Mediator at the right hand of God.

Calvin: 1Jo 2:12 - -- 12.Little children This is still a general declaration, for he does not address those only of a tender age, but by little children he means men of ...

12.Little children This is still a general declaration, for he does not address those only of a tender age, but by little children he means men of all ages, as in the first verse, and also hereafter. I say this, because interpreters have incorrectly applied the term to children. But John, when he speaks of children, calls them παιδία, a word expressive of age; but here, as a spiritual father, he calls the old as well as the young, τεκνία He will, indeed, presently address special words to different ages; yet they are mistaken who think that he begins to do so here. But, on the contrary, lest the preceding exhortation should obscure the free remission of sins, he again inculcates the doctrine which peculiarly belongs to faith, in order that the foundation may with certainty be always retained, that salvation is laid up for us in Christ alone.

Holiness of life ought indeed to be urged, the fear of God ought to be carefully enjoined, men ought to be sharply goaded to repentance, newness of life, together with its fruits, ought to be commended; but still we ought ever to take heed, lest the doctrine of faith be smothered, — that doctrine which teaches that Christ is the only author of salvation and of all blessings; on the contrary, such moderation ought to be presented, that faith may ever retain its own primacy. This is the rule prescribed to us by John: having faithfully spoken of good works, lest he should seem to give them more importance than he ought to have done, he carefully calls us back to contemplate the grace of Christ.

Your sins are forgiven you Without this assurance, religion would not be otherwise than fading and shadowy; nay, they who pass by the free remission of sins, and dwell on other things, build without a foundation. John in the meantime intimates, that nothing is more suitable to stimulate men to fear God than when they are rightly taught what blessing Christ has brought to them, as Paul does, when he beseeches by the bowels of God’s mercies. (Phi 2:1.)

It hence appears how wicked is the calumny of the Papists, who pretend that the desire of doing what is right is frozen, when that is extolled which alone renders us obedient children to God. For the Apostle takes this as the ground of his exhortation, that we know that God is so benevolent to us as not to impute to us our sins.

For his name’s sake The material cause is mentioned, lest we should seek other means to reconcile us to God. For it would not be sufficient to know that God forgives us our sins, except we came directly to Christ, and to that price which he paid on the cross for us. And this ought the more to be observed, because we see that by the craft of Satan, and by the wicked fictions of men, this way is obstructed; for foolish men attempt to pacify God by various satisfactions, and devise innumerable kinds of expiations for the purpose of redeeming themselves. For as many means of deserving pardon we intrude on God, by so many obstacles are we prevented from approaching him. Hence John, not satisfied with stating simply the doctrine, that God remits to us our sins, expressly adds, that he is propitious to us from a regard to Christ, in order that he might exclude all other reasons. We also, that we may enjoy this blessing, must pass by and forget all other names, and rely only on the name of Christ.

Defender: 1Jo 2:12 - -- The aged apostle (1Jo 2:12-14) is addressing three special groups. "Little children," in 1Jo 2:12, is from the Greek word meaning "infants," thus refe...

The aged apostle (1Jo 2:12-14) is addressing three special groups. "Little children," in 1Jo 2:12, is from the Greek word meaning "infants," thus referring to spiritual babes in Christ (same as in 1Jo 2:1). However, "little children," in 1Jo 2:13, is from a Greek word meaning "young child," evidently referring to half-grown Christians (same in 1Jo 2:18). "Young men" (1Jo 2:13, 1Jo 2:14) apparently refers to strong Christians, active and mature in the faith but not yet ready for full leadership. Finally, "fathers" must mean those who, like John himself, were Christians "from the beginning," (1Jo 2:13, 1Jo 2:14) dating from the time of Jesus' earthly ministry, and thus, presumably, older Christians both physiologically and spiritually."

TSK: 1Jo 2:12 - -- write : 1Jo 2:7, 1Jo 2:13, 1Jo 2:14, 1Jo 2:21, 1Jo 1:4 little : 1Jo 2:1 your : 1Jo 1:7, 1Jo 1:9; Psa 32:1, Psa 32:2; Luk 5:20, Luk 7:47-50, Luk 24:47;...

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: 1Jo 2:12 - -- I write unto you, little children - There has been much difference of opinion among commentators in regard to this verse and the three followin...

I write unto you, little children - There has been much difference of opinion among commentators in regard to this verse and the three following verses, on account of their apparent tautology. Even Doddridge supposes that considerable error has here crept into the text, and that a portion of these verses should be omitted in order to avoid the repetition. But there is no authority for omitting any portion of the text, and the passage is very much in accordance with the general style of the apostle John. The author of this Epistle was evidently accustomed to express his thoughts in a great variety of ways, having even the appearance of tautology, that the exact idea might be before his readers, and that his meaning might not be misapprehended. In order to show that the truths which he was uttering in this Epistle pertained to all, and to secure the interest of all in them, he addresses himself to different classes, and says that there were reasons existing in regard to each class why he wrote to them.

In the expressions "I write,"and "I have written,"he refers to what is found in the Epistle itself, and the statements in these verses are designed to be "reasons"why he brought these truths before their minds. The word here rendered "little children"( τεκνία teknia ) is different from that used in 1Jo 2:13, and rendered there "little children,"( παιδία paidia ;) but there can be little doubt that the same class of persons is intended. Some have indeed supposed that by the term "little children"here, as in 1Jo 2:1, the apostle means to address all believers - speaking to them as a father; but it seems more appropriate to suppose that he means in these verses to divide the body of Christians whom he addressed into three classes - children, young men, and the aged, and to state particular reasons why he wrote to each. If the term ( τεκνία teknia ) "little children"here means the same as the term ( παιδία paidia ) "little children"in 1Jo 2:13, then he addresses each of these classes twice in these two verses, giving each time somewhat varied reasons why he addressed them. That, by the term "little children"here, he means children literally, seems to me to be clear,

\caps1 (1) b\caps0 ecause this is the usual meaning of the word, and should be understood to be the meaning here, unless there is something in the connection to show that it is used in a metaphorical sense;

\caps1 (2) b\caps0 ecause it seems necessary to understand the other expressions, "young men,"and "fathers,"in a literal sense, as denoting those more advanced in life;

\caps1 (3) b\caps0 ecause this would be quite in character for the apostle John. He had recorded, and would doubtless remember the solemn injunction of the Saviour to Peter Joh 21:15, to "feed his lambs,"and the aged apostle could not but feel that what was worthy of so solemn an injunction from the Lord, was worthy of his attention and care as an apostle; and,

\caps1 (4) b\caps0 ecause in that case, each class, fathers, young men, and children, would be twice addressed in these two verses; whereas if we understood this of Christians in general, then fathers and young men would be twice addressed, and children but once.

If this is so, it may be remarked:

\caps1 (1) t\caps0 hat there were probably quite young children in the church in the time of the apostle John, for the word would naturally convey that idea.

\caps1 (2) t\caps0 he exact age cannot be indeed determined, but two things are clear:

(a) one is, that they were undoubtedly under 20 years of age, since they were younger than the "young men"- νεανίσκοι neaniskoi - a word usually applied to those who were in the vigor of life, from about the period of 20 up to 40 years, (Notes, 1Jo 2:13), and this word would embrace all who were younger than that class; and,

(b) the other is, that the word itself would convey the idea that they were in quite early life, as the word "children"- fair translation of it - does now with us. It is not possible to determine, from the use of this word, precisely of what age the class here referred to was, but the word would imply that they were in quite early life. No rule is laid down in the New Testament as to the age in which children may be admitted to the communion. The whole subject is left to the wise discretion of the church, and is safely left there. Cases must vary so much that no rule could be laid down; and little or no evil has arisen from leaving the point undetermined in the Scriptures. It may be doubted, however, whether the church has not been rather in danger of erring by having it deferred too late, than by admitting children too early.

\caps1 (3) s\caps0 uch children, if worthy the attention of an aged apostle, should receive the particular notice of pastors now. Compare the notes at Joh 21:15. There are reasons in all cases now, as there were then, why this part of a congregation should receive the special attention of a minister of religion. The hopes of a church are in them. Their minds are susceptible to impression. The character of the piety in the next age will depend on their views of religion. All that there is of value in the church and the world will soon pass into their hands. The houses, farms, factories; the pulpits, and the chairs of professors in colleges; the seats of senators and the benches of judges; the great offices of state, and all the offices in the church; the interests of learning, and of benevolence and liberty, are all soon to be under their control. Everything valuable in this world will soon depend on their conduct and character; and who, therefore, can over-estimate the importance of training them up in just views of religion. As John "wrote"to this class, should not pastors "preach"to them?

Because - ὅτι hoti . This particle may be rendered "for,"or "because;"and the meaning may be either that the fact that their sins were forgiven was a reason for writing to them, since it would be proper, on that ground, to exhort them to a holy life; or that he wrote to them because it was a privilege to address them as those who were forgiven, for he felt that, in speaking to them, he could address them as such. It seems to me that it is to be taken as a causal particle, and that the apostle, in the various specifications which he makes, designs to assign particular reasons why he wrote to each class, enjoining on them the duties of a holy life. Compare 1Jo 2:21.

Your sins are forgiven you - That is, this is a reason why he wrote to them, and enjoined these things on them. The meaning seems to be, that the fact that our past sins are blotted out furnishes a strong reason why we should be holy. That reason is founded on the goodness of God in doing it, and on the obligation under which we are brought by the fact that God has had mercy on us. This is a consideration which children will feel as well as others; for there is nothing which will tend more to make a child obedient hereafter, than the fact that a parent freely forgives the past.

For his name’ s sake - On account of the name of Christ; that is, in virtue of what he has done for us. In 1Jo 2:13, he states another reason why he wrote to this same class - "because they had known the Father."

Poole: 1Jo 2:12 - -- He here uses an appellation before 1Jo 2:1applied to all in common, being put alone; but being now set in contradistinction to others, must be under...

He here uses an appellation before 1Jo 2:1applied to all in common, being put alone; but being now set in contradistinction to others, must be understood to intend a distinct rank of Christians, viz. those more newly entered into the Christian state; and to them he suggests the free remission of their sins

for his name’ s sake i.e. for his own sake, as the reason why they should, out of ingenuity, and a new, recent sense of God’ s mercy towards them, comply with his holy pleasure in the following precept. The remission of their sins being a first and most early privilege with them, that commenced from the beginning of their sincere Christianity, and which was sealed to them in their late baptism, it is the more fitly mentioned to this first rank of Christians.

PBC: 1Jo 2:12 - -- FOR HIS NAME’S SAKE 1Jo 2:12, "I write unto you, little children, because your sins are fogiven you for his name’s sake." What a wonderful and po...

FOR HIS NAME’S SAKE

1Jo 2:12, "I write unto you, little children, because your sins are fogiven you for his name’s sake." What a wonderful and powerful statement ! Much of the teaching of the religious world of this present age flies against this simple statement of inspired truth. There is no condition for the little children to perform in order to receive the forgiveness of sins. There is no requirement of faith or belief. There are no rules to follow and there are no laws to obey. There are no ordinances to obey in order to obtain the forgiveness of sins.

The message that John is writing is not in order to help in obtaining the forgiveness of sins. Rather, the message of John points out that the forgiveness had occurred prior to his writing. His present writing is BECAUSE the sins are already forgiven for the sake of the name of Jesus. Jesus has the power to forgive sins.

When God was manifest in the flesh, He was given the name of Jesus. What is the meaning of the name of Jesus? The most simple answer is given in Mt 1:21, "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS, for he shall save his people from their sins." The name, Jesus, means Saviour. The word, saviour, means "one that saves." Jesus is the ONE that saves HIS people from their sins (whether they are children, old men, young men, women, boys, girls, or infants). The sins of every single one of HIS PEOPLE are forgiven, "for his name’s sake".

Dear reader, please answer the following questions that deal with the subject matter of this article:

1. Do God and Jesus know everybody and everything?

2. Do God and Jesus know everyone who will finally be with them in eternal bliss and glory?

3. Do God and Jesus have heaven prepared to have room enough for everyone who will finally be there?

4. If God and Jesus already know exactly the number and the exact persons (those whose sins are forgiven for His name’s sake), what will the so-called soul winners do with their extras?

5. Is it possible that carrying the gospel to the so-called heathen will actually increase the number who will be finally in heaven?

6. Is it possible that neglecting to preach the gospel to the heathen will reduce the number who wlll finally be in heaven?

The questions could be continued. Such questions can be easily answered by those who believe Mt 1:21. They can also be answered by those who believe in an ALL-WISE, ALL-POWERFUL, and EVERY-WHERE PRESENT GOD !

There are many things for the little children, the old men, the women, and the young men to do, and John is very desirous that many things be done. But none of this doing is intended to be done in order to obtain the forgiveness of sins.

This is, indeed, pure gospel (GOOD NEWS) to read 1Jo 2:12 and understand the sweet, simple, amazing, remarkable, gracious message contained in it. Read it with emphasis once more: "I write unto you, little children, BECAUSE your sins ARE FORGIVEN you for HIS NAME’S SAKE." AMEN.

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Haydock: 1Jo 2:12 - -- I write to you, little children, &c. St. Augustine and divers others think that by these different words, he only means Christians more or less inst...

I write to you, little children, &c. St. Augustine and divers others think that by these different words, he only means Christians more or less instructed and advanced in the knowledge and practice of the Christian faith. Others expound it with a regard also to their different ages and advancement in years. (Witham)

Gill: 1Jo 2:12 - -- I write unto you, little children,.... By whom the apostle means in common all the saints he writes to, whom he afterwards distributes into fathers, y...

I write unto you, little children,.... By whom the apostle means in common all the saints he writes to, whom he afterwards distributes into fathers, young men, and little children; for the same word is used here as in 1Jo 2:1; and a different one from that which is rendered little children in 1Jo 2:13; and besides, the following blessing of pardon of sin is common to all the children of God of different ages: now what the apostle says he writes unto them, intends not the epistle in general, but the new commandment of love in particular; and which he urges and enforces on them all, for this reason,

because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake; these little children had been sinners by nature and practice, and were not now without sin, but they shared in the blessing of the forgiveness of it; which arises from the abundant mercy and rich grace of God, and proceeds on the blood and sacrifice of Christ; and therefore is said to be "for his name's sake"; not for the sake of any merits in men, any services or works of theirs, but for the sake of Christ, his blood, sacrifice and satisfaction; and it reaches to all sins, original and actual, secret and open, past, present, and to come; and here intends the application of it by the Spirit of God, and the reception of it by faith: and which, as it is a reason and argument encouraging love to God, who freely and fully forgives, and to Christ, whose blood was shed for the remission of sin, so to their brethren and fellow Christians; who are equally sharers in the same blessing, and when they should love, because they are loved of God and Christ; and whom they should forgive, because God, for Christ's sake, has forgiven them. It may be, they may be called here "little children", with a view to their interest in this blessing of grace. So the Jews say f, that Saul was called

""the son of one year in his reign"; 1Sa 13:1; because all his iniquities were forgiven him, כתינוק "as a sucking child" of a year old.''

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: 1Jo 2:12 “His” probably refers to Jesus Christ. Note the last reference was to Jesus in 2:8 and before that in 2:6; also the mention of sins being ...

Geneva Bible: 1Jo 2:12 ( i ) I write unto you, ( 9 ) little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his ( k ) name's sake. ( i ) Therefore I write to you, because ...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: 1Jo 2:1-29 - --1 He comforts them against the sins of infirmity.3 Rightly to know God is to keep his commandments;9 to love our brethren;15 and not to love the world...

MHCC: 1Jo 2:12-14 - --As Christians have their peculiar states, so they have peculiar duties; but there are precepts and obedience common to all, particularly mutual love, ...

Matthew Henry: 1Jo 2:12-17 - -- This new command of holy love, with the incentives thereto, may possibly be directed to the several ranks of disciples that are here accosted. The s...

Barclay: 1Jo 2:12-14 - --This is a very lovely passage and yet for all its beauty it has its problems of interpretation. We may begin by noting two things which are certain. ...

Barclay: 1Jo 2:12-14 - --The second problem which confronts us is more difficult, and also more important. John uses three titles of the people to whom he is writing. He ca...

Barclay: 1Jo 2:12-14 - --This passage finely sets out God's gifts to all men in Jesus Christ. (i) There is the gift of forgiveness through Jesus Christ. This was the essentia...

Constable: 1Jo 1:5--3:1 - --II. Living in the light 1:5--2:29 "The teaching of 1 John is concerned essentially with the conditions for true ...

Constable: 1Jo 1:8--3:1 - --B. Conditions for living in the light 1:8-2:29 John articulated four fundamental principles that underli...

Constable: 1Jo 2:12-17 - --3. Rejecting worldliness 2:12-17 John continued to urge his readers to cultivate intimate fellow...

Constable: 1Jo 2:12-14 - --The spiritual condition of the readers 2:12-14 John reminded his readers of their spiritual blessings to motivate them to cultivate intimate fellowshi...

College: 1Jo 2:1-29 - --1 JOHN 2 C. THE ATONING SACRIFICE (2:1-2) 1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who...

Lapide: 1Jo 2:1-29 - --CHAPTER 2 Ver. 1.— My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. At the end of the last chapter it was said that all who wer...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: 1 John (Book Introduction) THE FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN ABOUT a.d. 85 TO 90 By Way of Introduction Relation to the Fourth Gospel There are few scholars who deny that the Ep...

JFB: 1 John (Book Introduction) AUTHORSHIP.--POLYCARP, the disciple of John [Epistle to the Philippians, 7], quotes 1Jo 4:3. EUSEBIUS [Ecclesiastical History, 3.39] says of PAPIAS, a...

JFB: 1 John (Outline) THE WRITER'S AUTHORITY AS AN EYEWITNESS TO THE GOSPEL FACTS, HAVING SEEN, HEARD, AND HANDLED HIM WHO WAS FROM THE BEGINNING: HIS OBJECT IN WRITING: H...

TSK: 1 John 2 (Chapter Introduction) Overview 1Jo 2:1, He comforts them against the sins of infirmity; 1Jo 2:3, Rightly to know God is to keep his commandments; 1Jo 2:9, to love our b...

Poole: 1 John 2 (Chapter Introduction) JOHN CHAPTER 2

MHCC: 1 John (Book Introduction) This epistle is a discourse upon the principles of Christianity, in doctrine and practice. The design appears to be, to refute and guard against erron...

MHCC: 1 John 2 (Chapter Introduction) (1Jo 2:1, 1Jo 2:2) The apostle directs to the atonement of Christ for help against sinful infirmities. (1Jo 2:3-11) The effects of saving knowledge i...

Matthew Henry: 1 John (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The First Epistle General of John Though the continued tradition of the church attests that this epistl...

Matthew Henry: 1 John 2 (Chapter Introduction) Here the apostle encourages against sins of infirmity (1Jo 2:1, 1Jo 2:2), shows the true knowledge and love of God (1Jo 2:3-6), renews the precept ...

Barclay: 1 John (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE FIRST LETTER OF JOHN A Personal Letter And Its Background First John is entitled a letter but it has no opening address nor c...

Barclay: 1 John 2 (Chapter Introduction) A Pastor's Concern (2Jo_2:1-2) Jesus Christ, The Paraclete (2Jo_2:1-2 Continued) Jesus Christ, The Propitiation (2Jo_2:1-2 Continued) The True...

Constable: 1 John (Book Introduction) Introduction Historical Background This epistle does not contain the name of its write...

Constable: 1 John (Outline) Outline I. Introduction: the purpose of the epistle 1:1-4 II. Living in the light 1:5-2:29 ...

Constable: 1 John 1 John Bibliography Bailey, Mark L., and Thomas L. Constable. The New Testament Explorer. Nashville: Word Publi...

Haydock: 1 John (Book Introduction) THE FIRST EPISTLE OF ST. JOHN, THE APOSTLE. INTRODUCTION. This epistle was always acknowledged for canonical, and written by St. John, the apo...

Gill: 1 John (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 1 JOHN The author of this epistle was John, the son of Zebedee, the disciple whom Jesus loved: he was the youngest of the apostles,...

Gill: 1 John 2 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 1 JOHN 2 In this chapter the apostle comforts the saints under a sense of sin; urges them to an observance of the commandments of G...

College: 1 John (Book Introduction) FOREWORD It has been my pleasure to have been associated with Professor Morris Womack since the middle 1960s when we both accepted positions in the L...

College: 1 John (Outline) OUTLINE I. THE WORD OF LIFE - 1:1-4 II. LIFE WITH GOD AND THE WORLD - 1:5-2:27 A. The Way of Light and Darkness - 1:5-7 B. Admitting Our ...

Lapide: 1 John (Book Introduction) PREFACE TO THE FIRST EPISTLE OF S. JOHN. ——o—— I mention three things by way of preface. First, concerning the authority of the Epistle. Se...

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