1 John 5:1-5

Faith in the Incarnate Son of God

1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well.
2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands.
3 In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome,
4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.

Cross References 11

  • 1. S John 3:15
  • 2. 1 John 2:22; 1 John 4:2,15
  • 3. S John 1:13; S 1 John 2:23
  • 4. John 8:42
  • 5. S 1 John 2:3
  • 6. 1 John 3:14
  • 7. S John 14:15; 2 John 6
  • 8. Matthew 11:30; Matthew 23:4
  • 9. S John 1:13
  • 10. S John 16:33
  • 11. ver 1; S 1 John 2:23
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