From c7e07cfba0eb5207d3ce9181245676ec4e412413 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lyle Mantooth Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2024 08:58:18 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] 1 John 2:26-29 --- content/bible_journal/1john/2:26-29.md | 21 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/bible_journal/1john/2:26-29.md diff --git a/content/bible_journal/1john/2:26-29.md b/content/bible_journal/1john/2:26-29.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c03b063 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/bible_journal/1john/2:26-29.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ ++++ +title = "1 John 2:26–29" +date = "2024-08-06" ++++ + +### [Read the passage.](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/1John2.26-29) + +The idea of abiding is the theme of these few verses. +It is the idea of living in a single place, dwelling securely so that you are not moved, and staying for an extended time. +There are multiple abiders mentioned here, and there is a consequential chain reaction of abiding that relates them together. +Back in _v. 24_, John said the instruction the believers heard abides in them, and because it did they would abide in the Son and the Father. +Now in _v. 27_ he says the anointing they received from the Holy Spirit also abides in them, which allows them to understand the truth of the Gospel. +It also instructs them to abide in God, as they do, which in this sense means to remain there, as we've already learned that they do abide in Him. + +What is the purpose of abiding in Him? +It is so that we will be ready when Jesus returns in glory, and cowering in fear and shame because of our sin that cannot withstand His holiness. +As we abide in Him, we will eagerly follow His instructions, put off detestable things from our lives, and put on righteousness. + +* * * + +You alone are good, and Your righteousness is unsearcable.