1Jo 1:4 | MHM | STEP | v. 4 : John writes these things so that believers may have full joy (1 John 1:4 ). The Christian message is not about fear, but about peace and happiness. Knowing Jesus brings true joy. Believers should rejoice because Jesus came to save us, forgives our sins, and promises us eternal life. When we understand and believe this, our hearts will be filled with joy, just like the early disciples who were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost (Acts 13:52 ).

‏ 1 John 1:4

v. 4: John writes these things so that believers may have full joy (1 John 1:4 ^a). The Christian message is not about fear, but about peace and happiness. Knowing Jesus brings true joy. Believers should rejoice because Jesus came to save us, forgives our sins, and promises us eternal life. When we understand and believe this, our hearts will be filled with joy, just like the early disciples who were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost (Acts 13:52 ^b).