The document discusses having confidence at Christ's coming based on the passage 1 John 2:18-29. It says that to have full joy in Christ, we must be confident when facing His judgment, not doubting. It warns that some may try to deceive believers and turn them away from Christ. However, believers can have confidence because Christ has chosen them and given them the truth. The document provides commentary on key aspects of having confidence at Christ's return.
8. “a last hour”
For we must all appear before
the judgment seat of Christ, so
that each one may receive what
is due for what he has done in
the body, whether good or evil.
(2 Corinthians 5:10, CB NT p. 316)
20. Children Eternal life
And this is the promise that
he made to us—eternal life.
(1 John 2.25, CB NT p. 421)
21. Children Eternal life
Children
Children ... born of Him
(1 John 2.18, 29, CB NT p. 421)
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But you have been anointed
by the Holy One
(1 John 2.20, CB NT p. 421)
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chrisma
But you have been anointed
by the Holy One
(1 John 2.20, CB NT p. 421)
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CHOSEN chrisma
But you have been anointed
by the Holy One
(1 John 2.20, CB NT p. 421)
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CHOSEN I write to you, not because
you do not know the truth,
TRUTH but because you know it, and
because no lie is of the truth.
(1 John 2.21, CB NT p. 421)
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CHOSEN
Whoever confesses the Son
TRUTH has the Father also.
Confess (1 John 2.23, CB NT p. 421)
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CHOSEN
And now, little children,
TRUTH abide in Him
Confess (1 John 2.28, CB NT p. 421)
Abide
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CHOSEN
And now, little children,
TRUTH abide in Him
Confess (1 John 2.28, CB NT p. 421)
Abide
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CHOSEN If you know that he is
righteous, you may be sure
TRUTH that everyone who practices
righteousness has been born
Confess of him.
Abide
Practice righteousness (1 John 2.29, CB NT p. 421)
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so that when he appears
we may have confidence
CHOSEN (1 John 2.28, CB NT p. 421)
TRUTH
Confess
Abide
Practice righteousness