1Jo 3:16-20 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1John 3:16-18: 3:16-18 Christ’s example shows that real love involves self-sacrifice. We do this by becoming truly concerned about the needs of others and by unselfishly giving time, effort, prayer, possessions, and even our lives to supply those needs.

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‏ 1 John 3:16-20

Summary for 1John 3:16-18: 3:16-18 ^a Christ’s example shows that real love involves self-sacrifice. We do this by becoming truly concerned about the needs of others and by unselfishly giving time, effort, prayer, possessions, and even our lives to supply those needs.
Summary for 1John 3:19-22: 3:19-22 ^b Those who truly love (3:16-18 ^c) have confidence that God accepts them because real love is primary evidence of real faith and of new life in Christ (see 4:7-8 ^d).