1 John 2:12
Dear children, I am writing to you because your sins stand forgiven for the sake of his name.
Treated in 6 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 2, Chapter 17 — Christ Rightly and Properly Said to Have Merited Grace and Salvation for Us cites 1 John 2:12
…is the best witness when he says “Your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake,” (1 John 2:12). For although the name of Christ is not expressed, John, in his usual manner, designates…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
Christian Perfection cites 1 John 2:12
…others having attained to more maturity. And accordingly St. John, in his first Epistle, (1 John 2:12.) applies himself severally to those he terms little children, those he styles young men…
- Old Paths ·
Forgiveness cites 1 John ii. 12
“Your sins are forgiven you.”—1 John ii. 12. There is a clause near the end of the Belief, or Apostle’s Creed, which, I fear, is…
- Stepping Stones ·
Faith - A Sovereign Gift cites 1 John 2:12-13
…our sins are forgiven and have a union with the Father. We are the “little children” of 1 John 2:12-13. It is my sad conviction that too many Christians I have met have never progressed beyond…
- Feasting at the table ·
Stand Firm cites 1 John 2:12-14
…Let us take ‘time out’ to consider 3 verses in 1 John that speak about overcoming. 1 John 2:12-14 . Here John places all believers in one of three categories which he calls, little…
- Feasting at the table ·
Paul’s Prayer cites 1 John 2:12-15
…who is strong because the Word of God abides in you and you have overcome the evil one . (1 John 2:12-15). God is always willing to reveal more of Himself to the one who is an overcomer when…