1 John 1:1-4
1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life — 2 the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us — 3 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.
1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life — 2 the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us — 3 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.
John and the other disciples told us plainly about the Word (Jn.1:1, 14) made flesh whom they saw with their own eyes and touched as a real man. He is not, as the Gnostics claimed, merely a spirit come on a man, but both Son of God and Son of man - God and man both. Here John tells us that Jesus is God's Son shown to us so we can have life, and that forever with God in Him. So all who meet Him now share in that life revealed to us by His written word and His Spirit giving us understanding in our heart, soul, and mind. This reality is what gives true joy beyond mere fleeting happiness.
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