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We [apostles] proclaim to you [the truth about Jesus], who existed from the beginning [of time]. We have heard [Him] and seen [Him] with our [own] eyes. We looked at Him, and [even] touched Him with our hands. [See John 20:20]. [So, we proclaim that] He is the word of life [i.e., the life-giving Word]!

Verse ConceptsBeginningHearingTouchWitnesses, To Jesus ChristJesus Christ, Eternity OfHearing ChristFrom The BeginningChrist's Lifea new beginningWitnessingevangelizing

Truly, this "Life" was made known to us and we have [actually] seen it [i.e., Him], and so we testify and proclaim to you [that He is] "the Eternal Life," who was with the Father and was made known to us [apostles].

Verse ConceptsNames And Titles For ChristManifesting (making Something Clear)God With ChristMaking Christ KnownChrist's LifeSubsequent Witness To ChristThe Fathereternity

We declare to you what we have seen and heard [concerning Christ], so that you also may share a relationship with us. And indeed, our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.

Verse ConceptsGod, Fatherhood OfFellowship Of Holy SpiritFellowship, With GodFellowship, Among BelieversAttending ChurchCommunion With GodCompanionshipHearing ChristFellowshipThe FatherLove And RelationshipsWitnessingcommunion

If we claim that we have not committed sins, we are [in effect] calling God a liar [i.e., because He says we have] and His word [i.e., the real truth about the matter] is not in our hearts.

Verse ConceptsSelf DeceptionSelf Righteousness, Nature OfSin, Universality OfUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfSinlessnessMaking God A LiarForgiving YourselfLying And Deceitlieingdenial

I am writing to you, little children [i.e., dear ones], because you have been forgiven of your sins for [the sake of] Christ's name.

Verse ConceptsWriting LettersChildren And The KingdomChildren In The FaithGod Has ForgivenLove And ForgivenessForgiveness Kjv

I am writing to you fathers, because you have known Him [i.e., Christ], [who has existed] from the beginning [See John 1:1]. I am writing to you young men, because you have overcome the [power of the] evil one [i.e., through faith they had gained victory over Satan, See 5:4].

Verse ConceptsGod, Fatherhood OfSatan, Character OfOvercomersVirtues Of Young PeopleSpiritual FathersWriting LettersStrong PeopleFrom The BeginningChildren And The KingdomChildren In The FaithOvercoming Through ChristThe FatherMan's Authority Over The DevilOvercomingDadsfatherhood

I have written to you little children [i.e., dear ones], because you have known the Father [as your God]. I have written to you fathers, because you have known Him [i.e., Christ], [who has existed] from the beginning. [See verse 13]. I have written to you young men, because you are [spiritually] strong and the word of God continues to live in your hearts, and you have overcome the [power of the] evil one [See verse 13].

Verse Conceptsequipping, spiritualSpiritual VitalitySpiritual MaturityVirtues Of Young PeopleSpiritual FathersReceiving God's WordWriting LettersStrong PeopleFrom The BeginningOvercoming Through ChristMan's Authority Over The DevilHuman Nature, Overcominga new beginningStaying StrongOvercomingDadsThe Word Of GodMaturityFathers Responsibilities

Dear children, it is [now] the last hour [i.e., the final period of God's dealing with people on earth], and since you have heard that an antichrist [i.e., a person who is against Christ] is coming, even now [you should be aware that] many antichrists have [already] come. This is [one way] we know that this is the last hour.

Verse ConceptsAntichristHourRebellion, Against GodAntichrist, Names ForThe PopeEnd Of The AgesKnowingEnemies Of GodSpirit Of AntichristDenial In End TimesLast HourThe World Rulerend times prophecyThe End Of The WorldEnd Of DaysSigns Of The End TimesEnd TimesPerspective

These antichrists left our group [i.e., withdrew their fellowship from us], but they were not [really a part] of us, for if they had been, they would have continued [to participate] with us. But, by their leaving us, it proved that none of them were [really] a part of our group [after all].

Verse ConceptsApostatesWarnings Against ApostasyForsaking ChristDivision Among ChristiansUnrelated PeopleNot With PeopleLast Hourbelongingapostasy

But, you people have a "special gift" from the Holy One [Note: The Greek word for "special gift" is "charisma" and probably refers to the Holy Spirit (See Acts 2:38); "Holy One" probably refers to Jesus, (See Acts 2:27; 3:14)], and all of you know [the truth].

Verse ConceptsAnointingAnointing of ChristiansLearning From The Holy SpiritHoly Spirit, Types OfChrist, Names ForThe Anointed OneJesus Christ, Holiness OfNature Of GodAnointed By Godempowerment

Every person who denies [the truth about] the Son [See 4:2-3], does not have the Father [living in his heart]; but, the person who confesses [the truth about] the Son has the Father [living in his heart] also.

Verse ConceptsWitnessing, Importance OfAcknowledge, Faith In ChristConfession Of ChristConfessing ChristAcknowledging ChristThe FatherGodheadDadsLoving EveryoneFathers Loveatheismconfessing

I have written these things to you people concerning those who are trying to lead you astray [from the truth].

Verse ConceptsFalse TeachingsReadingSeducersMen DeceivingWriting Letterstrying

And now, little children [i.e., dear ones], continue to live in [fellowship with] Christ, so that when He appears, we may have boldness and not have [any reason] to be ashamed in front of Him at His [second] coming.

Verse ConceptsAbiding In ChristLast ThingsOptimismReadinessNot AshamedFellowship With ChristChrist AppearingUs In GodBemaEternal PerspectiveBoldness

And this is how we will know that we are following [God's] truth, and will have assurance [of it] in our hearts and before God [as well].

Verse ConceptsKnowingGod And The Heartreassurance

Loved ones, if our hearts do not condemn us [i.e., because we are showing love by helping the needy], we can have boldness before God [in prayer for our own needs];

Verse ConceptsConfidence, Of ChristiansGod And The HeartGod EncouragingNo Condemnationholy BoldnessConfidenceSelf EsteemFriendship And TrustBoldnessBelieving In Yourselfcondemnationconscience

Loved ones, do not believe [the message of] every spirit [i.e., every person claiming to be a teacher], but test the spirits [i.e., require proof that they and their message are genuine] to see whether they represent God [or not], because many false prophets have begun circulating throughout the world.

Verse ConceptsCounterfeitsFalse Doctrines, Christian Attitude OfBeing DeceivedSpiritual DiscernmentListeningOrthodoxy, In NtReadingReceptivenessSeductionSpiritsSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InTestingNecromancySpirit BeingsFalse PeopleOther People Of GodTesting Other ThingsTesting SpiritsSpirit Of AntichristProblem PeopleProphecyFriendsFake FriendsBelieving In YourselfTestsWeather In The Last Daysprophetsexamstrying

But every spirit who does not proclaim [this truth about] Jesus is not [speaking] from God. And this [person] represents the spirit of the antichrist [See 2:18-22; II John 7], whom you have heard would come. Well, now he is already here!

Verse ConceptsAntichristAntichrist, Described AsSpirit BeingsEnemies Of GodWithout GodSpirit Of AntichristDenial In End TimesLast HourSigns Of The TimesDivinityAcknowledgedatheismWorld Opposed To GodDenying God And His Power

[But], you people are [followers] of God, little children [i.e., dear ones], and you have overcome them [i.e., these false teachers] because He who is in your lives [i.e., the Holy Spirit, See 3:24] is greater [i.e., more powerful] than he who is in [i.e., dominates] the world [i.e., Satan. See II Cor. 4:4].

Verse ConceptsBattlesevil, victory overPower Through GoddefeatHeaven, Inheritance OfTemptation, ResistingTemptation, Universality OfVictory, Over Spiritual ForcesOvercomersSpiritual AdoptionOther People Of GodOvercomingThe WorldPerspective

And we have known [with certainty] and have believed [with assurance] that God has truly loved us. God's [very nature] is love and the person who [continually] loves [Him and others] lives in [fellowship with] God [continually], and God [continually] lives in that person's heart.

Verse ConceptsGod, Love OfLove, Nature OfReliabilityAgape LoveNature Of GodUs In GodKnowing God's CharacterMental HealthGod's Love For UsLove And StrengthTrue LoveLoving EveryoneLove As A Fruit Of The SpiritGods LoveFathers LoveBeing LovedLiving For GodKnowing GodStrength And Loveloversloving

There is no [reason for] fear if one [really] loves, but a complete love removes fear [from us] because fear produces punishment [i.e., mental anxiety], and the person who is [always] afraid does not have a complete love.

Verse ConceptsAnxietyBattlesLoveFearAssurance, By Faith In ChristBeing In LoveBeing AfraidLove, Nature OfAgape LoveFreed From FearPunishmentPunishmentsCasting Out FearGod's Love For UsTrue LoveGods LoveBeing LovedBeing ScaredOvercoming ObstaclesfearlesscatslovingOvercoming Fear With Faith

I have written these things to you people, who believe in the name [i.e., in the person and work] of the Son of God, so that you can have assurance that you have [the hope of] never ending life. [See Titus 1:2; 3:7; Mark 10:30].

Verse ConceptsAssuranceDoubt, Dealing WithKnowledge, Of Jesus ChristScripture, Purpose OfBibleEternal SecuritySelf KnowledgeKnowing I Am SavedLife Through FaithWriting LettersBelieving On The Name Of ChristEternal lifePositive ThinkingBelieving In YourselfChild Of Godeternity

And if we can be sure that He hears our request for whatever we ask [of Him], we can [also] be certain that we [will] have whatever we have requested from Him.

Verse ConceptsGod Answers PrayerKnowing GodGod Answering Prayerspetition