To know God's love, to show God's love

Remember his Love

In his opening chapters John has been at pains to call us to remain in Christ, to remain in the light. Chapter 3 begins to address what it looks like to do that and the heart of it is this appeal,

See what great love the Father has lavished on us

1 John 3:1

In the chapter he warns us of two things that will distract us from his love, and one consequence that will follow if we focus on his love

  • Do not be deceived
  • Do not be surprised
  • Do set your hearts at rest in his presence