1 John 2:12-14
John pauses to reaffirm the spiritual identity and assurance of believers at different stages of maturity, grounding them in forgiveness, knowledge of God, and victory over the evil one.
12 I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.
13 I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, little children, because you know the Father.
14 I have written to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God remains in you, and you have overcome the evil one.
John pauses to reaffirm the spiritual identity and assurance of believers at different stages of maturity, grounding them in forgiveness, knowledge of God, and victory over the evil one.
To strengthen the confidence of the entire Christian community by reminding them of what is already true of them in Christ.
Christ Our Advocate, Walking as He Walked, and Abiding in the Truth
Because Jesus Christ is the righteous advocate and atoning sacrifice, believers must abide in him through obedience, love, truth, and discernment until his appearing.