1Jo 4:17 | MHM | STEP | The Divine Love. In this section, John continues to explain the importance of love. He teaches that true love comes from God and leads us to love both God and other people. When we understand and experience God’s love, it changes our hearts, gives us confidence for the future, and removes fear. Real love for God naturally leads to loving others, which is a true sign of following Jesus. v. 17 : John says that love is made perfect in us so we can have boldness on the day of judgment: Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17 ). When we truly love God, we are confident in his love for us and do not have to be afraid of facing him. Love makes us more like Jesus, who loved both God and people, even when it was hard (Romans 5:5; 2 Timothy 2:12 ).

‏ 1 John 4:17

The Divine Love.

In this section, John continues to explain the importance of love. He teaches that true love comes from God and leads us to love both God and other people. When we understand and experience God’s love, it changes our hearts, gives us confidence for the future, and removes fear. Real love for God naturally leads to loving others, which is a true sign of following Jesus.

v. 17: John says that love is made perfect in us so we can have boldness on the day of judgment: Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17 ^a). When we truly love God, we are confident in his love for us and do not have to be afraid of facing him. Love makes us more like Jesus, who loved both God and people, even when it was hard (Romans 5:5; 2 Timothy 2:12 ^b).