1 John 4:4

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 John 4:4

Their being born of God, and their participation of a directive and strengthening influence from him, kept them from being overcome by the plausible notions, the alluring blandishments of the flesh and sense, the terror of persecution used towards them by these antichristian or pseudo-christian tempters; and enabled them to overcome, because the Divine Spirit in them was stronger than the others’ lying, impure spirit. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 John 4:1-6

LOVE FINDS THE TRUTH; FEAR TAKES UP WITH ERRORCRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTESIN the first three verses the apostle guards his readers against being misled by false pretensions to the possession of the Spirit (see chap. 1 John 2:24).1 John 4:1. Beloved.—Indicating the affectionate relations in which St. John and his disciples stood. Believe not.—Do not be carried away by loud professions. In all ages of the Church persons have arisen who claimed to possess supernatural powers, or to have received... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 1 John 4:4

DISCOURSE: 2453GOD AN EFFECTUAL HELP1 John 4:4. Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.CONSIDERING the opposition made to Christianity in the apostolic age, it is surprising that it gained so speedy, so extensive, and so permanent a footing in the world. That its establishment was effected through miracles, there is no doubt: but miracles, unless attended with a divine power to the hearts of the beholders, could effect nothing. The very raising of Lazarus from the dead... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 John 4:1-21

Shall we turn now in our Bibles to I John chapter 4. As we go back to verse 1Jo 4:24 of chapter 3, the later portion, "Hereby we know that He abides in us by the Spirit which He has given us." I know that God abides in life. How do I know? Because He has given me the Holy Spirit.Paul said, "The Holy Spirit is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession" ( Ephesians 1:14 ). We have been sealed, he said, with this Holy Spirit of promise; the seal was God's mark... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 John 4:1-21

1 John 4:1-3 . Believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God. Whether those teachers believe that Christ is come in the flesh, which to the present hour the unbelieving jews deny. Try them by the faith of all the holy apostles and confessors, whether they confess that Christ is the Son of the living God. Whether he be the glory that shone in the ancient church, and dwelt on the mercyseat. The Eternal Son, the Word, the Wisdom of God, crucified for sinners. False... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 John 4:4-5

1 John 4:4-5Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world The advantages of truth, in opposition to errorI.Divine truth carries greater evidence along with it.1. The doctrines which are from God have a more intrinsical goodness in them, and teach such things as are most worthy of God, and more likely to proceed from Him.2. The external confirmation of Divine doctrines is greater and carries more conviction along with... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 John 4:4

4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. Ver. 4. And have overcome ] viz. In your Head, Christ, and by the help of his Holy Spirit, your sweet inhabitant, whereby ye are more than conquerors, because sure to overcome and triumph. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 John 4:4

are: 1 John 4:6, 1 John 4:16, 1 John 3:9, 1 John 3:10, 1 John 5:19 and have: 1 John 2:13, 1 John 5:4, Romans 8:37, Ephesians 6:10, Ephesians 6:13, Revelation 12:11 greater: 1 John 4:13, 1 John 4:16, 1 John 3:24, John 10:28-Amos :, John 14:17-Isaiah :, John 17:23, Romans 8:10, Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 6:13, 2 Corinthians 6:16, Ephesians 3:17 than: 1 John 5:19,*Gr: John 12:31, John 14:30, John 16:11, 1 Corinthians 2:12, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:2, Ephesians 6:12 Reciprocal: Exodus... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 John 4:4

Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.Ye have overcome these seducers, because greater is the Spirit of Christ that is in you than the spirit of antichrist that is in the world. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 John 4:4

4. Second test of antichristic spirits worldliness. In the contest between the Church and the world, they are on the world’s side. Have overcome By placing faith in Christ, the world’s conqueror. Note on 1 John 5:4. Them The antichristic spirits, who are identified with the world. He… in you God. In the world Satan, as its inspirer and prince. read more

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