1 John 2:5-6; 1 John 2:24; 1 John 2:27-28

1 John 2:5-6

5 But if anyone obeys God's word, then God's love is truly made complete in that person. Here is how we know we belong to him.

6 Those who claim to belong to him must live just as Jesus did.

1 John 2:24

24 Make sure that you don't forget what you have heard from the beginning. Then you will remain joined to the Son and to the Father.

1 John 2:27-28

27 But you have received the Holy Spirit from God. He continues to live in you. So you don't need anyone to teach you. God's Spirit teaches you about everything. What he says is true. He doesn't lie. Remain joined to Christ, just as you have been taught by the Spirit.

28 Dear children, remain joined to Christ. Then when he comes, we can be bold. We will not be ashamed to meet him when he comes.