Reading for August 1st

Read 1 John 2.28-3.10. In 2.28-4.6: The relationship of the two tests. In 2.28-3.24: Ethical test. In 2.28-3.10: Who are the children of God? In 2.28-3.3: Little children ... born of him ... children of God: the believers, like Jesus see God as Father. When he is revealed, that is, at his coming (see 2.28),the children will be like the Son (compare 4.17). In verses 4-10: The letter apparently asserts the sinlessness of believers but elsewhere call the claim of sinlessness a lie (1.6-2.2;, 6). Only through the Son of God is freedom from sin possible. By distinguishing between the children of God and the children of the devil, the letter provides guuidance to judge the believers' moral lives. Children of the devil neither act morally nor show love for others. Comments or Questions..