In the Apostle John's first epistle we learn that God's nature is love and that Believers can know that they have eternal life and our God's children. Christians must believe that Jesus is the Messiah and they must love one another. True Believers can be distinguished from those who are not children of God because they walk in the light and abide in the truth. Believers are reminded that we should not walk in sin, but if we do sin, Jesus Christ is our advocate before the Father.
CHAPTER 4 (Verses 7–8; 9–11)