1 John 1:1-4 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked on… The word translated "heard" often signifies with the inspired writers an obedient hearing. It is such a hearing of the proposed truth as issues in the conviction of the mind, and more than this, such a hearing as disposes the mind to submit itself to the doctrine presented: it is in this way that faith springs up, and from hence its origin. The Lord by His special grace induces this result. "Faith is of the operation of God" (James 1:16-18). When addressing the gracious Author of his faith, the favoured child of man thus speaks: "Mine ears hast Thou opened" (John 10:3). Parallel Verses KJV: That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; |
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