What is the meaning of 1 John 4:15? If anyone confesses • “Anyone” throws the door wide open—no one is beyond the reach of grace (John 3:16). • “Confesses” means an open, unashamed declaration, not a silent opinion (Romans 10:9; Matthew 10:32). • Genuine confession is the fruit of faith planted by God’s Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3). that Jesus is the Son of God • This is the non-negotiable core of saving faith: Jesus is fully divine, fully human, and uniquely God’s Son (John 20:31; Matthew 16:16). • Affirming His Sonship accepts His authority, His atoning death, and His bodily resurrection (1 John 5:5, 12). • Denying it severs one from truth and life (1 John 2:22-23). God abides in him • “Abides” speaks of a settled, ongoing presence—God moves in to stay (John 14:23). • The believer becomes God’s temple, inhabited by the Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13-14). • This indwelling empowers obedience and transforms character (Galatians 5:22-23). and he in God • The relationship is mutual: the believer now lives, moves, and finds identity in God (Acts 17:28; Colossians 3:3). • Abiding in God brings confidence on the day of judgment (1 John 4:17) and daily assurance of His love (John 15:4-9). • It anchors us against fear and deception (Psalm 91:1; 1 John 4:18). summary Confessing Jesus as the Son of God is more than words; it is the open acknowledgment that unlocks a living, two-way union. God takes up residence within, and the believer finds permanent home in Him—secure, empowered, and loved. |
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