1Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. - P52
5Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
6This is the one who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. - P52
9We accept human testimony, but God’s testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God, which he has given about his Son.
10Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony. Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because they have not believed the testimony God has given about his Son.
11And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
- P53
Those who believe that Jesus is the Christ are God’s children and they show that they love Him by carrying out His commands. God’s commands are not a burden to believers because God has made our faith victorious against the world. Just like children do not hesitate to obey a good parent whom they love and trust, we can obey without feeling burdened because we know that God’s commands are good for us and our faith enables us to overcome in our battles against the world’s influence. The moment we chose to believe in something that the world does not, we became victorious over the temptations that the enemy uses to lead us astray. - P54
Eyewitnesses testified about Jesus; God also testifies about Him, and Histestimony is greater. God has given testimony through three things that areall in agreement: water, blood, and the Holy Spirit-which symbolize Jesus‘
baptism, His crucifixion, and His Spirit who dwells in those who believein Him. Those who accept this testimony are assured of eternal life. Thosewho do not believe are essentially calling God a liar. In a court of justice,
testimonies from witnesses help a judge and jury discern what might betrue about a legal case. - P54
Jesus‘ baptism. His sacrifice, and the presence andwork of His Spirit testify that He is truly the Son of God. And because weaccept this testimony, we are confident that God will give us eternal life asHe promised. - P54
Dear God, thank You for giving me victory over the world’s temptations through my faith. Guide me by Your Spirit to share Your testimony with those who still need to hear it so that they, too, can know the truth and live as Your victorious children. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P55
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