1Jo 2:3 | MHM | STEP | The Believer's Duty. This section explains how believers can know if they truly know God and love Him. John connects the idea of being cleansed by Jesus’ blood with the responsibility to obey God’s commands. He shows that true faith and love for God are proven by our actions, not just our words. v. 3 : John gives a test for true knowledge of God: And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments (1 John 2:3 ). Real understanding of God leads to obedience. If we truly know Him, we will want to follow His instructions. Obedience shows that God’s wisdom and grace have changed our hearts.

‏ 1 John 2:3

The Believer's Duty.

This section explains how believers can know if they truly know God and love Him. John connects the idea of being cleansed by Jesus’ blood with the responsibility to obey God’s commands. He shows that true faith and love for God are proven by our actions, not just our words.

v. 3: John gives a test for true knowledge of God: And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments (1 John 2:3 ^a). Real understanding of God leads to obedience. If we truly know Him, we will want to follow His instructions. Obedience shows that God’s wisdom and grace have changed our hearts.