I John 3:1-3 (ESV)
See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.
Takeaways:
– Are you born of God?
– If yes, your nature will change.
– If yes, your life will be new.
– If yes, you will share a family resemblance to your Father and His other kids.
– Have you called on the name of the Lord?
– Do you follow Him?
– Is He your hope? His return?
– His way is narrow, particular, specific.
– Christianity is His way, His will.