The apostle John is writing to help Christians know if they have eternal life (cf. 1 John 5:13). John does not want anyone to be deceived regarding their relationship with God. He wants us to evaluate our walk so that we can know if we are walking in the light or if we are walking in the darkness. The third chapter of this letter has been set off by calling for everyone to see the love of the Father.

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. (1 John 3:1 ESV)

Our walk with God is defined and transformed by the fact that the Father has shown an extraordinary love for us. John has clearly defined for us what it means to love God and what it means to love those who belong to Christ…

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