John explains the love God hates and shows the dangers of falling into the love of the world. A life of loving the world is also evidence that one does not have fellowship with the Father

John explains the love God hates and shows the dangers of falling into the love of the world. A life of loving the world is also evidence that one does not have fellowship with the Father

John takes an aside to assure believers of their standing before Christ

John takes an aside to assure believers of their standing before Christ

John here gives the believers the test of love as a measure of Christian authenticity. The test is measuring God's work in His children, not how well His children are performing. Believers love the brethren.

John here gives the believers the test of love as a measure of Christian authenticity. The test is measuring God's work in His children, not how well His children are performing. Believers love the brethren.

John presents the believer's advocate with the Father and the evidence that He is truly our advocate

John presents the believer's advocate with the Father and the evidence that He is truly our advocate

John gives the first test of assurance

John gives the first test of assurance