"Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is." (1 John 3:2)
Although the book of 1 John is well known for its use of the word "love," various words, such as "know," "perceive," and "behold," occur almost as often. Several of these words refer to the work of Christ in salvation. "And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins" . "We know that we have passed from death unto life" , and "hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us" . This knowledge brings great comfort and assurance: "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life"
Although the book of 1 John is well known for its use of the word "love," various words, such as "know," "perceive," and "behold," occur almost as often. Several of these words refer to the work of Christ in salvation. "And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins" . "We know that we have passed from death unto life" , and "hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us" . This knowledge brings great comfort and assurance: "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life"
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