Bible Chapter Summary
1 John 3 Summary
Children of God and Righteousness
John marvels that God calls believers His sons and daughters, though the world does not recognize them. He teaches that when Christ appears, believers will become like Him. True children of God practice righteousness as He is righteous and do not sin; those who sin belong to the devil. Love for the brethren is the mark of faith, and believers prove their love not in words but in deeds toward those in need, demonstrated supremely in Christ's sacrifice.
Key themes
Key verses
1 John 3:1
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
1 John 3:2
“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”
1 John 3:10
“In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.”
1 John 3:16
“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”
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