1 John 3:1-6 Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knows us not… I. THE UNWORTHINESS OF ITS OBJECTS. II. THE EXPENSIVENESS OF THE SACRIFICE. III. THE VARIETY AND VASTNESS OF THE BLESSINGS secured to us through this adopting love. 1. Present. 2. Future. IV. THIS LOVE IS TO BE TO US A SUBJECT OF MEDITATION. "Behold." 1. Admire it. 2. Trust in it. 3. Extol it. 4. Believe it. (W. Lloyd.) Parallel Verses KJV: Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. |