What is the meaning of 1 John 4:13? By this we know “By this we know” sets the tone of assurance. God never leaves believers groping in the dark; He supplies clear evidence for confidence. • 1 John 5:13 explains that Scripture is written “so that you may know that you have eternal life.” • John 20:31 highlights belief as the basis for certainty. • 2 Corinthians 13:5 urges self-examination, showing that knowing is both objective and personal. Because the Bible is fully true, the test John is about to state can be trusted without reservation. that we remain in Him To “remain” (abide) speaks of ongoing, settled fellowship. • John 15:4-5: Jesus calls us to abide in Him as branches in the vine—daily, life-giving dependence. • 1 John 2:24 promises that if what we heard “remains in us,” we likewise remain in the Son and the Father. • Colossians 1:23 ties continuing in the faith to a stable, hope-filled life. The clause reminds believers that real Christians don’t drift aimlessly; they stay rooted in Christ by grace. and He in us The relationship is mutual. God is not distant; He dwells within His people. • John 14:23: Father and Son “will come to him and make Our home with him.” • Galatians 2:20: “Christ lives in me,” Paul testifies, linking indwelling to transformed living. • Ephesians 3:17 shows Christ dwelling in hearts through faith, producing love and strength. Divine presence inside the believer is the ultimate source of spiritual vitality. He has given us “Given” underscores grace. The assurance John offers doesn’t arise from effort but from a gift. • Acts 2:38 presents the Spirit as God’s promise to all who repent and believe. • Romans 5:5 notes that “God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.” • 2 Corinthians 1:22 says God “put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge,” guaranteeing what is to come. The generosity of God anchors the whole verse. of His Spirit The Spirit Himself is the proof that we belong to God and that God belongs to us. • Romans 8:16: “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” • 1 Corinthians 6:19: believers are temples of the Holy Spirit, confirming ownership by God. • Ephesians 1:13-14: the Spirit seals us “until the redemption of those who are God’s possession.” When the Spirit indwells, He produces conviction of truth, love for Christ, and obedience—tangible evidence that validates John’s statement. summary 1 John 4:13 assures believers that they genuinely live in Christ and Christ in them. The confident knowledge comes from one clear, gracious fact: God has given them His Holy Spirit. The Spirit’s indwelling presence, affirmed by the rest of Scripture, marks true believers, sustains their abiding relationship, and guarantees their eternal security. |
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