1 João 2

Albert Barnes · Citado em PreceptAustin

1 João 2:24

Barnes - Adhere steadfastly to it; let the truth obtain a permanent lodgement in the soul. In view of its great importance, and its influence on your happiness here and hereafter, let it never depart from you.

1 João 2:24

Barnes - His law does not abide in you - that is, you do not regard or obey it (Ed comment: cp Jn 3:36 = "“He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” --Here we see "belief" is paired with "obedience" -- to say one believes but to not obey is tantamount to unbelief. Don't twist this around -- John is not saying you are saved if you obey! Faith alone saves. John is saying that the faith that truly saves is a faith that results in a regenerated heart, one which has a desire to obey God.) John