1 John 3:1
Consider the kind of love the Father has given us: we are called children of God, and we really are his children. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
Treated in 15 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Communion with God ·
Inferences on communion with the Father in love cites 1 John iii. 1
…toward us,” Rom. v. 8. “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us!” 1 John iii. 1. Whence, then, is this folly? Men are afraid to have good thoughts of God. They think it…
- The God of All Comfort ·
He Spoke to Them of the Father cites 1 John 3:1
…the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are” (1 John 3:1). The love given to us is the love of a father for his child—a tender, protective love…
- The Key Teachings of George MacDonald ·
Introduction cites 1 JOHN 3:1
…of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God. 1 JOHN 3:1 George MacDonald is one of those writers whom many people have met without knowing it. C.…
- Practical Religion ·
The World cites 1 John iii. 1
…for ever." (1 John ii. 15—17.) "The world knoweth us not, because it knew Him not." (1 John iii. 1.) "They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them."…
- Practical Religion ·
Heirs of God cites 1 John iii. 1
…and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God." (1 John iii. 10.) The Catechism of the Church of England wisely follows the doctrine of the Bible, and…
- Rooted – 30 Days with God for Youth – Book 1 ·
Day 14 — Child of God cites 1 John 3:1
…is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.” — 1 John 3:1 (BSB) Some families grow by adoption. A mom and dad choose a child who needs a family…
- The Key Teachings of Derek Prince ·
Accepted in the Beloved cites 1 JOHN 3:1
…of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God. 1 JOHN 3:1 Steps towards healing Prince did not present healing from rejection as a single moment…
- The Key Teachings of Derek Prince ·
The Return of the King cites 1 John 3:1–3
…whether you expect to see Jesus. How would your week look different if you did? 2. Read 1 John 3:1–3 and identify one thing in your life you would not want to be doing when He comes. Deal…
- Morning by Morning ·
February cites 1 John 3:1
…the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God.” (1 John 3:1,2) “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us.” Consider who we were…
- The Saint and His Saviour ·
Love's Logic cites 1 John iii. 1
…yet there are few that really know and believe the love that he hath to his people. (1 John iii. 1.) As this is the cause that so few love him, and why so many set up other beloveds beside…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
Scriptural Christianity cites 1 John 3:1
…it was which the Father had bestowed upon him, that he should be called a child of God” (1 John 3:1). So that God was the desire of his eyes, and the joy of his heart; his portion in time…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
Discourse I cites 1 John 3:1
…2:29.) “We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren.” (1 John 3:14) “Hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him;”…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
The Marks of the New Birth cites 1 John 3:1
…know, that when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is;” (1 John 3:1) — he soon adds, “Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
Christian Perfection cites 1 John 3:1
…is wherewith “the Father” hath loved them, “that they should be called the sons of God.” [1 John 3:1] They know the mighty working of his Spirit in their hearts; [Eph. 3:16] and the wisdom…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Adoption cites I John 3:1
…of love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God!’ I John 3:1. It is an ecce admirantis, a behold of wonder. The wonder of God’s love in adopting us…