1. 1 John 5:1 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Commentary on 1 John 5:1 (Summary)

1 John 5:1 (ESV)

1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.

“To love God as the result of having been touched by his regenerating force is to love others who have likewise been divinely transformed.”1

Back to list

Similar topics

Application
…
Love distinguishes Christians
1. Brothers and sisters, the most distinguishing mark of Christians is to be loved. The most …
Application
…
Christ’s Love is the Standard
Paul appeals gently to Philemon: accordingly, though I'm bold enough in Christ to command you to do …
Exposition
…
Why does this verse begin with the word “so”?
In the present verse Peter unpacks the consequence that must follow from the fact that his readers …
Application
…
Growing more and more in the grace of love
We are reminded again of what is Paul’s idea of a good church. It is one of the reasons I …
HomeBibleCommentary
Vox Viva

Bible search
Scripture index
Reading Lists

Settings
English
Light