1 John 5

<p>Welcome to the reading of the First Epistle of John Chapter Five with In the Field Audio Bible. My name is Christie, your host for this episode.</p> <p>This fifth and final chapter of 1 John answers the two most important questions that are even asked today: whether one is truly a child of God and whether there is love for God and for one another. Both questions are proven if one believes that Jesus is Christ.</p> <p>There is victory to celebrate, knowing that even Christ had to overcome temptations and troubles to take loving ownership of His people.</p> <p>John writes about three witnesses proving that Jesus is God: <strong>water</strong>– Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River; the <strong>blood</strong> – Jesus died on the cross for our sins; and the <strong>Spirit</strong> – each person can bear witness to Christ.</p> <p>Finally, each person was more likely than not to be born with a birthmark on their body; however, John writes that there are five birthmarks, or tests, of a believer. First is the <strong>faith test</strong>, aligning what we believe with the Word of God. Second is the <strong>life test</strong> on how we keep God’s commandments. Third, <strong>love tests</strong> us on whether or not we love one another. Fourth, the <strong>growth test</strong> measures how far we are going in our way with Christ. Finally, the last one is the <strong>sin test</strong>, measuring our continuation to commit sin and whether it justifies meeting our human needs.</p> <p>Let’s review: First, the two most important questions asked are whether one is truly a child of God and whether there is love for God and one another, with the answer resting in Christ. Second, there are three witnesses proving that Jesus is God: water, the blood, and the Spirit. Last, a believer has five birthmarks or tests: faith, life, love, growth, and sin.</p> <p>I hope you are in your quiet place with your favorite coffee or tea while enjoying this reading of the First Epistle of John Chapter 5.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https: