STUDIES IN 1 JOHN
LESSON 6
COMMENDATIONS FOR PROGRESS IN CHRIST
1 John 2:12-14 (KJV)
12I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. 13I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. 14I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
1 John 2:12-14 (AMP)
12I am writing to you, little children, because for His name's sake your sins are forgiven [pardoned through His name and on account of confessing His name].13I am writing to you, fathers, because you have come to know (recognize, be aware of, and understand) Him Who [has existed] from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have been victorious over the wicked [one]. I write to you, [a]boys (lads), because you have come to know (recognize and be aware) of the Father.14I write to you, fathers, because you have come to know (recognize, be conscious of, and understand) Him Who [has existed] from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong and vigorous, and the Word of God is [always] abiding in you (in your hearts), and you have been victorious over the wicked one.
1. “I WRITE UNTO YOU…”
· Little children – sins forgiven
· Fathers – you have known Him
· Young men – have overcome the wicked one
2. “I HAVE WRITTEN UNTO YOU…”
· Little children – you have known the Father
· Fathers – because you have known Him that is from the beginning
· Young men – you are strong, God’s Word lives in you, you are overcomers
WE MUST LIVE IN THE CONFIDENCE OF OUR SALVATION, KNOWING HIM AND LETTING HIS WORD LIVE IN US WHILE OVERCOMING THE EVIL ONE.
