A careful exegesis of 1st John brings amazing clarification of who exactly IS a true follower of Christ evidenced by our fellowship with Him. Here are the 4 test to apply and will help to verify if someones proclamation of Faith is genuine! John does not mince words! This is clear! 1. The Affirmation of a Proper view of Christ (1:3) -true followers will not distort Christology! 2. The habitual walk of a believer is marked by his love for the TRUTH and a HOLY LIFE. (1:4-10) -phrases like I feel it in my heart will disappear! 3. Obedience to Gods commands is the third test of a Believers Fellowship with the Father. (2:1-6) -we do not live under the law, we fulfill the law thru our Love for God and our Love for man! 4. And the Love a Believer has for the Brothers and Sisters in Christ is the 4th test of our True Genuine Fellowship with the Father! (2:7-11) -you cannot truthfully love God if you do not love the Church, His Bride!
Posted on: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 01:51:14 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015