1 John 5

Faith in the Son of God

1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. References Christ: Matthew 16:16. References Jesus: 1 John 4:2. Faith: 1 John 5:4. Love: 1 John 2:10, 3:14, 4:7, 4:20, John 8:42. Parallel theme: 1 John 2:29, John 15:23 +5

2 By this we know that we love the children of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., when we love God, and keep his commandments. Love: 1 John 2:5, 4:21, John 15:17

3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. Love: Deuteronomy 7:9, Daniel 9:4, Micah 6:8, John 14:15, 15:10, 2 John 1:6. Word: 1 John 2:3, Romans 7:22, Hebrews 8:10. Parallel theme: John 15:14 +5

4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faithFaith: πίστις (Pistis). The Greek pistis (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1).. References God: 1 John 3:9, 4:4, 1 Corinthians 15:57. Faith: 1 John 5:5. Parallel theme: John 16:33, Revelation 2:11, 2:26, 3:5, 3:21, 12:11 +5

5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? References Jesus: 1 John 4:15. Faith: 1 John 5:1

Witnesses to the Son

6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truthTruth: ἀλήθεια (Aletheia). The Greek aletheia (ἀλήθεια) denotes truth or reality—that which corresponds to actuality. Jesus declared, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life' (John 14:6), embodying ultimate reality.. Spirit: John 14:17, 15:26, 16:13, Hebrews 9:14. Blood: Matthew 26:28, Mark 14:24, Hebrews 12:24, 13:20, Revelation 5:9, 7:14 +5

7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the HolyHoly: ἅγιος (Hagios). The Greek hagios (ἅγιος) denotes holiness—moral purity and separation unto God. Believers are called 'saints' (hagioi), those set apart for God through Christ's sanctifying work. Ghost: and these three are one. Holy: Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:33, 5:32, 2 Corinthians 13:14. Word: John 1:1. Spirit: 1 John 5:6, Isaiah 61:1. Parallel theme: Matthew 17:5, John 8:54, 10:30 +5

8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the SpiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers., and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. Spirit: Matthew 28:19, John 15:26, Romans 8:16, 2 Corinthians 1:22, Hebrews 6:4. Witness: Mark 14:56. Blood: Hebrews 13:12. Parallel theme: Acts 15:15, 1 Peter 3:21 +4

9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. Witness: 1 John 5:10, Hebrews 2:4. Parallel theme: Matthew 17:5, John 10:38, Acts 17:31

10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. References God: Numbers 23:19, Galatians 4:6, Hebrews 3:12. Faith: 1 John 5:1, John 5:38. Witness: John 3:33, Romans 8:16. Parallel theme: 1 John 1:10, Psalms 25:14, Revelation 2:17 +5

11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternalEternal: αἰώνιος (Aiōnios). The Greek aiōnios (αἰώνιος) denotes eternal or everlasting—unending duration. Believers possess 'eternal life' (John 3:16) now and will dwell with God eternally, while the impenitent face 'eternal punishment' (Matthew 25:46). life, and this life is in his Son. References God: 1 John 4:9, 5:10. Eternal Life: 1 John 2:25, 5:20, John 3:36, 6:68, 10:28, Romans 6:23. Parallel theme: John 1:4, 5:26 +5

12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. References God: John 1:12, 3:36, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Galatians 2:20, 2 John 1:9. Parallel theme: Mark 16:16, John 3:15, 5:24, Hebrews 3:14 +4

Confidence in Prayer

13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. Faith: 1 John 3:23, 5:10, John 1:12, 3:18, 20:31. References God: Galatians 4:6. Eternal Life: 2 Corinthians 5:1. Parallel theme: 1 John 1:4, 2:1, 2:21 +5

14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: Parallel theme: 1 John 2:28, Psalms 34:17, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 21:22, John 9:31, 14:13, 15:7, 16:24, Ephesians 3:12, James 4:3 +5

15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. Parallel theme: Proverbs 15:29, Mark 11:24

Prayer for Sinners

16 If any man see his brother sinSin: ἁμαρτία (Hamartia). The Greek hamartia (ἁμαρτία) means sin—missing the target of God's perfection. 'All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God' (Romans 3:23), requiring Christ's atoning sacrifice. a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. Prayer: Genesis 20:7, 20:17, Exodus 34:9, Jeremiah 7:16, 11:14, 14:11. Sin: 1 Samuel 2:25. Parallel theme: Numbers 15:30, Psalms 106:23, Luke 12:10 +5

17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. Sin: 1 John 3:4, 5:16, Isaiah 1:18, James 1:15. Righteousness: 1 John 2:1. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 12:32

18 We know that whosoever is born of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. References God: 1 John 5:1, 5:4, James 1:27, 1 Peter 1:23, Jude 1:21. Sin: 1 John 3:9. Evil: Psalms 119:101. Parallel theme: 1 John 2:29, 3:3, Jude 1:24 +5

19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. References God: 1 John 5:13, 5:20, 2 Corinthians 4:4, James 4:4. Evil: Galatians 1:4, Revelation 12:9. Parallel theme: John 12:31, 14:30, 16:11, Ephesians 2:2 +5

20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternalEternal: αἰώνιος (Aiōnios). The Greek aiōnios (αἰώνιος) denotes eternal or everlasting—unending duration. Believers possess 'eternal life' (John 3:16) now and will dwell with God eternally, while the impenitent face 'eternal punishment' (Matthew 25:46). life. References Jesus: 1 John 5:1, John 14:9. References God: 1 John 4:16, Isaiah 44:6, John 20:28, 1 Timothy 3:16. Eternal Life: Isaiah 9:6, John 17:3. Truth: Revelation 3:7. Parallel theme: Luke 24:45 +5

21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen. Parallel theme: Matthew 6:13, 1 Corinthians 10:7, 10:14, 1 Thessalonians 1:9