4 Little children, you can be certain that you belong to God and have conquered them,[c] for the One who is living in you is far greater than the one who is in the world. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Whoever walks constantly afraid of. Included: - color-it-yourself Valentine (or anytime) cards to encourage loving one another - fill in the blank verse worksheet (with answer key) - showing God's love to those around us worksheet. 1-john 4:15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 1 Soon the news reached the Jewish religious leaders known as the Pharisees that Jesus was drawing greater crowds of followers coming to be baptized than John. That is, the antichrists who deny that Jesus is the Christ. That is, the devil. to determine if they are of God, because many false prophets have mingled into the world. Those who are loved by God, let his love continually pour from you to one another, because God is love. TPT John Bible Study (9781424559091) by Brian Simmons. 2 (Although Jesus didn’t baptize, but had his disciples baptize the people.) , love has been brought to its full expression in us so that we may fearlessly face the day of judgment, because all that Jesus now is, so are we in this world. He that does not love the image of God in his people, has no saving knowledge of God. thePassionTranslation.com, The Passion Translation (TPT), Although “what they say” is implied, it is clear that John is speaking of those who prophesy, and it is made explicit by the mention of “false prophets.”, Or “confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh.”. An investment in the TPT At Call Fund, a TPT Income Fund or an Investment Growth Fund is an investment in a managed investment scheme, and is not a bank deposit. 11 Delightfully loved ones, if he loved us with such tremendous love, then “loving one another” should be our way of life! 1 John 4:7 Those who are loved by God, let his love continually pour from you to one another, because God is love. You can expect to find growth and acceleration here including, filled with Bible, Prayer, Declarations, Teaching, Devotionals, Times and Seasons Prophetic Words , Spirit-Filled, Encouragements, Intercessors Voices 2 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. 17 By living in God,[q] love has been brought to its full expression in us[r] so that we may fearlessly face the day of judgment,[s] because all that Jesus now is,[t] so are we in this world. Christ Our Advocate. 2 … This makes him a phony, because if you don’t love a brother or sister, whom you can see, how can you truly love God, whom you can’t see? For it is God's nature to be kind, and to give happiness. 5 They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. TPT Compact New Testament with Psalms, Proverbs and Song of Songs, 2020 Edition--imitation leather, fuchsia, The Passion Translation (TPT): The Life of Jesus, Harmonized Gospels (Reader's Edition), imitation leather, black, The Passion Translation (TPT): New Testament with Psalms, Proverbs, and Song of Songs, compact, imitation leather, purple, TPT Compact New Testament with Psalms, Proverbs and Song of Songs, 2020 Edition--imitation leather, teal, TPT Large-Print New Testament with Psalms, Proverbs and Song of Songs, 2020 Edition--imitation leather, burgundy, TPT New Testament with Psalms, Proverbs and Song of Songs, 2020 Edition--imitation leather, violet. Our hands actually touched him, the one who was from the beginning, the Living Expression of God. Those who refuse to listen to us do not belong to God. That is how we can know the difference between the spirit of truth and the spirit of deceit. And he has given us his Spirit within us so that we can have the assurance that he lives in us and that we live in him. 2 Here’s the test for those with the genuine Spirit of God: they will confess Jesus as the Christ who has come in the flesh. Those who give thanks that Jesus is the Son of God live in God, and God lives in them. No one has ever gazed upon the fullness of God’s splendor. Those who refuse to listen to us do not belong to God. 5 They belong to this world and they articulate the spirit of this world, and the world listens to them. 1 John 4. 21 For he has given us this command: whoever loves God must also demonstrate love to others. (Although Jesus didn’t baptize, but had his disciples baptize the people.) See, Or “because we are what he is in this world.” The verb tense is important. The coming day will burn them up,” says the Lord who rules over all. Everyone who loves is fathered by God and experiences an intimate knowledge of him. ... John and Lisa Bevere. Title: TPT John: Eternal Love, Second Edition By: Brian Simmons Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 112 Vendor: Broadstreet Publishing Group Publication Date: 2019 Dimensions: 8 X 5.375 X 0.27 (inches) Weight: 4 ounces ISBN: 1424559081 ISBN-13: 9781424559084 Text Layout: Double Column|Single Column Text Color: Black Letter Stock No: WW559084 Imprintable: No [w], The Passion Translation®. Or “love has reached its goal/destiny within us.”, The Aramaic can be translated “we will have open faces on the day of judgment.” For the true believer filled with God’s love, the day of judgment is not to be feared but looked forward to, for perfect love will have made us completely like Christ. 1 John 4:1 Although “what they say” is implied, it is clear that John is speaking of those who prophesy, and it is made explicit by the mention of “false prophets.”; 1 John 4:2 Or “confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh.”; 1 John 4:4 That is, the antichrists who deny that Jesus is the Christ. Love never brings fear, for fear is always related to punishment. Footnotes. Watch Queue Queue 6 But we belong to God, and whoever truly knows God listens to us. A passionate prophetic voice in the Kingdom! We have come into an intimate experience with God’s love, and we trust in the love he has for us. 16 We have come into an intimate experience with God’s love, and we trust in the love he has for us. Everyone who loves is fathered by God and experiences an intimate knowledge of him. Do not believe every spirit: John warned against believing every spirit; that is, we are never to assume every spiritual experience or every demonstration of spiritual power is from God. 1 John 4 1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. We gazed upon him and heard him speak. 2 But for you who respect my name, the sun of vindication 4 will rise with healing wings, 5 and you will skip about 6 like calves released from the stall. But if anyone does sin, y we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. “It 3 will not leave even a root or branch. Copyright © 2017 by BroadStreet Publishing® Group, LLC. DR. BRIAN SIMMONS is the lead translator of The Passion Translation®. The Aramaic can be translated “Fear is suspicious.”, Or “We [continue to] love because God first loved us.” Some manuscripts read “We love God because he first loved us.”. This video is unavailable. The one who doesn’t love has yet to know God, for God is love. 9. Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.a. The real proof of our love for God must always be in how we express love and treat others with dignity and respect, esteeming them in love. For he has given us this command: whoever loves God must also demonstrate love to others. The Aramaic can be translated “that we might live in his hand,” considered to be an idiom for living by his grace. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. Thumbnails show all that's included. 2 z He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but a also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John chapter 4 KJV (King James Version) 1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.. 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:. This STEM activity is designed to accompany the book, Blizzard by John Rocco.The detailed prep page tells all materials needed and explains how to set up for the activity.The printable student pages guide kids through an engaging STEM task. What does this practically mean to you? Accordingly there is a higher risk of losing some or all of your investment than is the case with a bank deposit. Within us is more than enough power to overcome the evil in this world. The Passion Translation® Copyright © 2017 by Passion & Fire Ministries, Inc. Used by permission. Moreover, we have seen with our own eyes and can testify to the truth that Father God has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. Welcome to Sword & Spirit Fire Podcast with Christina Sturgeon!!! [o], God is love! They belong to this world and they articulate the spirit of this world, and the world listens to them. | The Passion Translation (TPT) | Download The Bible App Now John uses the word, The New Testament gives us a number of ways we can discern true prophets from false ones. 19 Our love for others is our grateful response to the love God first demonstrated to us. He proved it by sending his Son to be the pleasing sacrificial offering to take away our sins.[k]. Everyone who loves is fathered by God and experiences an intimate knowledge of him. We are not like Jesus, The immediate context shows that it is the fear of correction, “punishment,” or rejection. to the love God first demonstrated to us. 6 But we belong to God, and whoever truly knows God listens to us. 1 John 4:1 "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world." All rights reserved. Why or why not? [d] 5 They belong to this world and they articulate the spirit of this world, and the world listens to them. What phrase is stated in 1 John 4:8 and repeated in 4:16? The light of God’s love shined within us when he sent his matchless Son into the world so that we might live through him. Revelation 1 The Passion Translation (TPT) John’s Introduction 1 This is the unveiling of Jesus Christ,[] which God gave him to share with his loving servants[] what must occur swiftly. 7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. John 4, The Passion Translation (TPT) A Thirsty SaviorSoon the news reached the Jewish religious leaders known as the Pharisees that Jesus was drawing greater crowds of … 18 Love never brings fear, for fear is always related to punishment. [b] 3 Everyone who does not acknowledge that Jesus is from God has the spirit of antichrist, which you heard was coming and is already active in the world. Watch Queue Queue. Or “By this” (relationship with God). (‭‭1 John‬ ‭4:11‬ ‭TPT‬‬) “Delightfully loved ones, if he loved us with such tremendous love, then “loving one another” should be our way of life!” #blacklivesmatter “Believe not every spirit”: The mention of the Holy Spirit (in 3:24), prompts John to inform his readers that other spirits exist, i.e., demonic spirits. Verse: We love because He first loved us. 1 John 1 The Passion Translation (TPT) 4/23/2018 0 Comments The Living Expression 1 We saw him with our very own eyes. Please explain. Believers have overcome the evil one (1 John 2:13, 14) and have overcome the world (1 John 5:4–5). A simple activity set using 1 John 4:19-20 (message version). [i] 10 This is love:[j] He loved us long before we loved him. 8 The one who doesn’t love has yet to know God, for God is love. 1-john 4:14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. Fear has it’s place as it is always is related to punishment which comes from the law. Or “only begotten.” That is, Jesus had no beginning and was the eternal Son of God as part of the triune essence or Godhead. John gives us eight here: (1) They must confess that Jesus the Messiah has come in bodily form (, Or “God continually exists, being love.”, Or “God’s love was revealed among us.” The base word for “revealed” is. But love’s perfection drives the fear, from our hearts. 13 And he has given us his Spirit within us so that we can have the assurance that he lives in us and that we live in him. 4 Little children, you can be certain that you belong to God and have conquered them, for the One who is living in you is far greater than the one who is in the world. 8. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about. God is love! Delightfully loved ones, if he loved us with such tremendous love, then “loving one another” should be our way of life! It was his love, not ours. [e], 7 Those who are loved by God, let his love continually pour from you to one another, because God is love. 1-john 4:13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. It was his love, not ours. Here’s the test for those with the genuine Spirit of God: they will confess Jesus as the Christ who has come in the flesh. This makes him a phony, because if you don’t love a brother or sister, whom you can see, how can you truly love God, whom you can’t see? Does 1 John 4:17 tell us that a person is saved by the way he loves? Commentary on 1 John 4:7-13 (Read 1 John 4:7-13) The Spirit of God is the Spirit of love. Anyone can say, “I love God,” yet have hatred toward another believer. Love provides us with no reason to fear the future or to fear punishment from God. The Passion Translation (TPT) is a new, heart-level translation, using Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic manuscripts, that expresses God’s fiery heart of love to this generation, merging the emotion and life-changing truth of God’s Word. Whoever walks constantly afraid of punishment[u] has not reached love’s perfection. [p] Those who are living in love are living in God, and God lives through them. 4 Delightfully loved friends, don’t trust every spirit, but carefully examine what they say[a] to determine if they are of God, because many false prophets have mingled into the world. 3 Jesus heard what was being said and abruptly left Judea and returned to the province of Galilee, 4 and he had to pass through Samaritan territory. Those who refuse to listen to us do not belong to God. | The Passion Translation (TPT) | Download The Bible App Now It is also available in 6″ TPT-MR6-4 SLIM and 10″ TPT-MR10-4 SLIM. We must test spiritual experiences and spiritual phenomenon to see if they are in fact from God.i. [v], 20 Anyone can say, “I love God,” yet have hatred toward another believer. ; 1 John 4:4 That is, the devil. [f] 9 The light of God’s love shined within us[g] when he sent his matchless[h] Son into the world so that we might live through him. 14 Moreover, we have seen with our own eyes and can testify to the truth that Father God has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. you belong to God and have conquered them, for the One who is living in you is far greater than the one who is in the world. 9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. But love’s perfection drives the fear of punishment far from our hearts. 12 No one has ever gazed[l] upon the fullness of God’s splendor. Everyone who does not acknowledge that Jesus is from God has the spirit of antichrist, which you heard was coming and is already active in the world. Everyone who loves is fathered by God and experiences an intimate knowledge of him. 4 1 “For indeed the day 2 is coming, burning like a furnace, and all the arrogant evildoers will be chaff. The Passion Translation (TPT) is a heart-level translation that uses Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic manuscripts to express God's fiery heart of love to this generation, merging the emotion and life-changing truth of God's Word. The law of God is love; and all would have been perfectly happy, had all obeyed it. But we belong to God, and whoever truly knows God listens to us. That is how we can know the difference between the spirit of truth and the spirit of deceit. But if we love one another, God makes his permanent home in us, and we make our permanent home in him, and his love is brought to its full expression in us. 15 Those who give thanks[n] that Jesus is the Son of God live in God, and God lives in them. Delightfully loved friends, don’t trust every spirit, but carefully examine. John 4:1-30 TPT Soon the news reached the Jewish religious leaders known as the “Separated Ones” that Jesus was drawing greater crowds of followers coming to be baptized than John. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 Share how John says that fear and love work along with each other. . *Note: when printing, scale to fit entire image.Images from 1 John 4 - NIV: Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. Does this mean that God does not judge sin? He proved it by sending his Son to be the pleasing sacrificial offering to take away our sins. 1 John 4 New International Version ... 4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:10 Context. Third, John reminds the reader that the power of Christ, who lives in the believer, is greater than the power of the world. John uses the concept of overcoming five other times in his letter. We have the Word of God, the Holy Spirit, the favor of God, and Jesus Christ. 1 John 4:18 (TPT) Love brings true freedom, we are free to love, move, and have our being because Jesus has set us free. 1 John 4:7 Those who are loved by God, let his love continually pour from you to one another, because God is love. [m] But if we love one another, God makes his permanent home in us, and we make our permanent home in him, and his love is brought to its full expression in us. Those who are living in love are living in God, and God lives through them. Even though it is a verb, it speaks mostly of feelings rather than actions taken. (1 John 4:15) 7. 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