I write to you, fathers,
because you know shim who is from the beginning.
I write to you, young men,
because tyou are strong,
and the word of God abides in you,
and you have overcome the evil one.
s [See ver. 13 ]
t [See ver. 13 ]
The Teacher's Commentary suggests that to "know" Jesus is to have a full grasp of who he is, and that means to have a personal relationship with Him. That means that we respond to His commands to love one another as he has loved us. And, it appears that John is writing to a group who at the minimum had that relationship with Jesus, reminding them of their fellowship with Christ and with each other.
Today's Comments: The implication of John's message for us today is that we need to make sure that we stay in fellowship with Christ and with each other. As fathers, (and mothers) we must grow and mature in our faith so that we can teach our sons and daughters about Jesus.
It is interesting to note that, as one follows biblical history down from Abraham, successive generations lost their knowledge of God. We remember, for example, what Joseph's brothers did to him. In other words, it is our knowing God and sharing our knowledge with others that keep us from false teachings and apostasy.
Today's Comments: The implication of John's message for us today is that we need to make sure that we stay in fellowship with Christ and with each other. As fathers, (and mothers) we must grow and mature in our faith so that we can teach our sons and daughters about Jesus.
It is interesting to note that, as one follows biblical history down from Abraham, successive generations lost their knowledge of God. We remember, for example, what Joseph's brothers did to him. In other words, it is our knowing God and sharing our knowledge with others that keep us from false teachings and apostasy.
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