1 John 4:15 Whoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwells in him, and he in God. This implies — 1. A deep and living conviction, a true perception of mind and heart, that "Jesus Christ is the propitiation for our sins" and the only Saviour for lost mankind. 2. A vital belief in His salvation, in the efficacy of His blood, and the power of His grace. 3. A hearty and full acceptance of the gospel of the Son of God; a resting in all the doctrines, a waiting for all the promises, an observance of all the ordinances, an obedience to all the commandments. 4. A proclaiming of the Lord as our Divine Redeemer in the face of the world. (J. Slade, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.WEB: Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him, and he in God. |
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