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1 John 5:1-5 (KJV)

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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. ² By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. ³ For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. ⁴ For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. ⁵ Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 2) Love - Carrying out his commands is how we know we love God's children
(v. 2) Obedience - Carrying out his commands is how we know we love God's children
(v. 3) Obedience - Commands are not burdensome
(v. 3) Love - This is love for God: to obey his commands
(v. 3) Obedience - This is love for God: to obey his commands

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 1) Righteousness out of our love for God (2011-05-25)
(v. 2) Righteousness out of our love for God (2011-05-25)
(v. 3) Teach Us To Pray - Praise and Thanksgiving (2008-09-06)
(v. 3) Righteousness out of our love for God (2011-05-25)
(v. 3) Mind of Christ - Obedience (part IV) (2011-06-24)
(v. 4) Righteousness out of our love for God (2011-05-25)
(v. 4) Mind Change - Accept whatever comes (2011-10-23)
(v. 5) Righteousness out of our love for God (2011-05-25)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 4) Sermon: Trust (2013-07-21)

Definition(s):
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer