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As we come to the close of our series from , we come to a profound and powerful conclusion.
John has laid a foundation of love, which is demonstrated by God for His people to learn and imitate.
Now John tells us the logical conclusion of love that reaches for the heights of God – .
I) Love is perfected with us
Previous statement speaks of the mutual abiding of God and us –
That abiding of God is the method by which love is perfected (made complete) – no other means can bring about a perfect love
This is the third time John addresses being made perfect – – in obedience – – in loving one another
With us seems to be best understood as concerning us – ie.
having to do with us
II) We may have confidence in the day of judgment
John contrasts confidence with shame – ; ;
It is also the polar opposite of fear
By referring to the day of judgment, John declares that the root purpose of love is eternal, even though it is practiced in the present
III) As He is, so are we
The He appears to be God, since that is the antecedent noun, meaning as God loves – – we love in our place –
Our confidence is based on being God-like in our love, which is enabled by God dwelling with us (and us with God)
The power is God’s, the choice is ours
IV) No fear in love
John uses the extreme to declare the outcome of this love – not less, but no fear - the true achievement of love is fearlessness
This is not in the form of a command, but a promise, because love will cast out our fear –
Fear is of punishment, so the one who fears thinks of punishment, instead of perfect love
Concl: What a profound and powerful promise from God.
If we dwell with God and allow Him to dwell with us, we have the absolute confidence in judgment.
This is not self-confidence, but God confidence – faith.
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