John posits in this verse that the three elements of the world - lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, pride of possessions - are not from God nor do they belong to God, but they are from the world and therefore belong to the world.

John commands his readers to not love the world (the systems, ideologies, and philosophies that stand in opposition to God and His revealed truth, the Bible) because it is opposed to God.

John provides encouragement for the true children of God.

John posits in this passage that a true Christian walks in the light of Christ, not in darkness.

To know Christ is to obey Christ. One cannot claim to know Christ and not obey His commands.

When believers sin, we have an Advocate, Jesus Christ the righteous. He pleads our cause before the Father day and night.

John urges believers to confess their sins. To not confess our sins is to say that we have no sin, but when we confess our sin, we are relying on God's character to forgive us.

Walking in the light of God.fosters true fellowship with God and with one another.

John opens his letter affirming the Deity of Christ and the fellowship believers have with one another and with God.

Peter reminds his readers to grow in grace as an antidote to the influence of false teaching.