1 John 3:21-22

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 John 3:1-24

Chapter 3Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed on us, that we should be called the sons of God ( 1 John 3:1 ):I love that verse. Behold, what manner of love God has bestowed upon you, that you should be called the son of God. What glorious love, that God should adopt me as His son, that God should claim me as His son. That God should call me His son. What manner of love God has for me that He would call me His son.therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know him.... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 John 3:1-24

1 John 3:1-2 . That we should be called the sons of God! The character of the favoured race is defined in the preseding verses: they keep the commandments of God: 1 John 3:3. They abide in Christ by works of righteousness. They conquer the world, and know Him who is from the beginning. They have an unction from the Holy One to know and love the truth. No man can have this highest title of the sons of God, but he who has a correspondent character. And therefore he adds, we know that we shall... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 John 3:17-21

1 John 3:17-21But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?Righteousness essential to the answer of a good conscience in ourselves and before GodThe lesson here is sincerity. Beware of self-deception. It is easy to imagine what you would do to win or help a brother; and you may please yourselves by carrying the imagination to any length you choose. You will lay down your life for one who... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 John 3:19-22

1 John 3:19-22And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before wire The connection between faith and the state of the heartI.There is a certain blessing or privilege here spoken of--“then have we confidence toward God.” Confidence, literally fulness of speech, because this is one of the principal ways in which confidence displays itself; the heart is enlarged, the mouth is opened, and thus the whole soul pours forth its feelings without restraint and without... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 John 3:22-24

1 John 3:22-24And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments The conditions of power in prayerI.The essentials of power is prayer. We must make a few distinctions at the outset. I take it there is a great difference between the prayer of a soul that is seeking mercy and the prayer of a man who is saved. I would say to every person present, whatever his character, if you sincerely seek mercy of God through Jesus Christ you shall have it. Qualifications for the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 John 3:21

21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. Ver. 21. Then have we confidence ] Sincerity is the mother of serenity, Sine qua, tranquillitas omnis tempestas est, without which saith serenity is all a storm. Isidore. Uprightness hath boldness. It is not a peace, but a truce, that the wicked have; such a storm will befall them as shall never be blown over. Israel is the heir of peace, Galatians 6:16 ; Isaiah 32:17 . read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 John 3:22

22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. Ver. 22. And whatsoever we ask ] sc. According to his will. Fiat voluntas mea, quia tua, said Luther. I can have what I will of God, said one; for my will shall be concentric with his will. Because we keep ] The obedience of faith emboldens us; yet may no man say as the prodigal, "Give me the portion that belongeth to me." It was a proud speech of that emperor... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 John 3:21

1 John 2:28, 1 John 4:17, Job 22:26, Job 27:6, Psalms 7:3-Deuteronomy :, Psalms 101:2, 1 Corinthians 4:4, 2 Corinthians 1:12, 1 Timothy 2:8, Hebrews 4:16, Hebrews 10:22 Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 20:1 - What have 1 Samuel 24:5 - David's heart 2 Samuel 24:10 - David's heart 2 Kings 20:3 - in truth Psalms 17:1 - Hear Psalms 99:7 - kept Psalms 119:6 - shall I Isaiah 38:3 - I have Isaiah 58:9 - shalt thou Jeremiah 12:3 - knowest Matthew 7:21 - that Luke 11:28 - General John 9:31 - and doeth John 15:10... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 John 3:22

whatsoever: 1 John 5:14, Psalms 10:17, Psalms 34:4, Psalms 34:15-Esther :, Psalms 50:15, Psalms 66:18, Psalms 66:19, Psalms 145:18, Psalms 145:19, Proverbs 15:29, Proverbs 28:9, Isaiah 1:15, Isaiah 55:6, Isaiah 55:7, Jeremiah 29:12, Jeremiah 29:13, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 7:7, Matthew 7:8, Matthew 21:22, Mark 11:24, Luke 11:9-1 Chronicles :, John 9:31, John 14:13, John 15:7, John 16:23, John 16:24, James 1:5, James 5:16 because: 1 John 3:23, 1 John 3:24, Matthew 7:24, Matthew 7:25, Matthew... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 John 3:21

Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.If our heart condemn us not — If our conscience, duly enlightened by the word and Spirit of God, and comparing all our thoughts, words, and works with that word, pronounce that they agree therewith.Then have we confidence toward God — Not only our consciousness of his favour continues and increases, but we have a full persuasion, that whatsoever we ask we shall receive of him. read more

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