Welcome to our new project, the Daily Bible Devotional. The goal is to help you understand and apply

scripture as you go through a New Testament Bible read five days a week, Monday through Friday,

as we move from Matthew straight through to Revelation. In under four minutes each morning, we will recap the chapter,

make some application, present thought questions for the day, and offer a prayer together.

I'm excited about exploring God's word with you, so let's get started. Good morning and welcome back.

We conclude the first John letter today in chapter 5.

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and those who love the father

will also love his children. Love for God is demonstrated by obeying his commands, which are not

burdensome. Those born of God overcome the world through faith.

Jesus came by water and blood,

and the spirit testifies to this truth.

There are three that testify,

the spirit, the water, and the blood,

and they all agree.

Believing the testimony God is given

about his son leads to eternal life.

John writes,

so that believers may know they have everlasting

life. He encourages confidence in prayer, especially regarding God forgiving those who battle sin.

Christ will protect his people from the evil one, saving their souls, and challenging them to

keep themselves from idols. Have you picked up the vibe of this letter?

This is a letter about security in Christ, about knowing that you're saved, about understanding

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