Verse of the Day (May 2, 2020)

Verse of the Day (May 2, 2020) #BMSeminary – John brings his letter to a close, clearly announcing his purpose, namely, that his genuinely believing readers might have full assurance of the “eternal life” they have in Jesus Christ (v. 13). This confidence in eternal life should translate into a daily confidence here and now, worked out in prayer that is “according to [God’s] will” (cf. 3:22) for ourselves (5:14–15), and for others (vv. 16–17), with trust for spiritual protection (vv. 18–19), and in daily fellowship with God and in Christ (v. 20) that turns us from all earthly idols (v. 21). (Gospel Transformation Study Bible)