0323. 318. Evidences That “We Know”

318. Evidences That “We Know”

The following “Hereby we know’s” are tests as to our knowledge of spiritual things:

1. Obedience the Proof of Knowledge. “Hereby we do know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments” (1Jn_2:3).

2. Faithfulness the Proof of Allegiance. “Whoso keepeth His Word, in Him verily is the love of God perfected; hereby know we that we are in Him” (1Jn_2:5).

3. Love the Proof of Faith. “Hereby know we love, because He laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren” (1Jn_3:16, R.V.).

4. Christly Action the Ground of Assurance. “Hereby shall we know… and shall assure our hearts” (1Jn_3:19; 1Jn_5:2).

5. Commandments Kept, the Proof of Abiding in Him. “He that keepeth His commandments abideth in Him… hereby we know,” etc. (1Jn_3:24, R.V.; 1Jn_4:13).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH