A companion Bible study from Vince Baker Ministries
What does it mean to be God’s children now?
John says believers are already God’s children and looks forward to what will be revealed when Christ appears.
Read the passage in context
- 1 John 3:1–3 · KJV
The passage begins with the Father’s love. The assurance of belonging gives John a way to speak about hope and present conduct.
From the passage to daily life
Notice the two time horizons in verse 2. John speaks of what believers are now and what they expect when they see Christ.
Discussion and reflection
- What does it mean to be God’s children now?
John says believers are already God’s children and looks forward to what will be revealed when Christ appears.
- How does this hope affect life today?
John connects the hope of seeing Christ with a desire for purity that reflects Him.
Put the study into practice
Pray through the three verses slowly and write what they say about love, identity, and hope.
Historical source · SermonIndex transcript attributed to Smith Wigglesworth · Open the archived message
