Jesus Our Example in 1 John - Equipped for Battle

In our ongoing study through the book of First John, we learned that John wrote these words that we might have full joy, not sin, and know we have eternal life. Now we turn to John's words for an example for living this life God has given us. Jesus is our example.

First, Jesus is our example in our walk with God. In 1 John the first chapter and verse seven it says,

“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another,

and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin.”

and in chapter 2 verse six it says,

“He that saith he abides in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.”

Second, Jesus is our example in our spiritual life. In Chapter 3 verse two it says,

"Beloved now are we the sons of God, but it does not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when He shall appear we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is."

Third, Jesus is our example in purity. In Chapter 3 verse three and then seven it says,

"Every man that has this hope in him purifies himself, even as He is pure." (v3)

"I am righteous as He is righteous." (v7)

Fourth, Jesus is our example in relationships with others. In Chapter 3 verse twenty-three it says,

"This is His commandment, that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another as He gave us commandment."

Finally, Jesus is our example in our relationship with God. Chapter 4 verse seventeen says,

"Herein is our love made perfect that we may have boldness in the day of judgment, because as He is, so are we in this world."

Remember as we journey through the treasures of this small book, Jesus is our example of how we are to relate to God and others. He is our example for purity, in our spiritual life and in our walk with God. There are so many more precious thoughts and ideas in the book of First John, and we will discover them together as we share in God's word.

Until tomorrow...there is more...

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