1My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.
-Purpose for before is so that we learn not to sin. There is an understanding that we do make mistakes. When we make mistakes we have Jesus to defend us. This isn't a license to sin.
2He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
-Jesus's sacrifice is for our sins, but effective for for the whole world. The whole world won't take advantage of it, but its enough for it.
3We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands.
-This is proof.
4The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
-This theme occurs so often by Jesus, Paul, John, and James. Faith must come with deeds.
5But if anyone obeys his word, God's love is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we are in him:
-Obedience bears love complete.
6Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.
-This is how we know we are in him. If people wonder, just look and see if you walk as Jesus did. In his attitude and with his heart.
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