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1 John 2:1
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

1 John 3:5
And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: heis just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

ye know.

1 John 3:7,10
Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous…

Jeremiah 13:23
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.

Matthew 7:16-18
Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? …

is born.

1 John 3:9
Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

1 John 4:7
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

1 John 5:1
Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.

you also know that everyone who practices righteousness
The practice of righteousness is a recurring theme in the Johannine epistles, highlighting the importance of living out one's faith through actions. This phrase suggests a visible, ongoing commitment to righteous living, which is a hallmark of true believers. The concept of practicing righteousness is echoed inJames 2:17, where faith without works is described as dead. The cultural context of the early church, surrounded by pagan practices, made the call to live righteously a distinctive mark of Christian identity.

has been born of Him
Being "born of Him" refers to the spiritual rebirth that occurs when one becomes a follower of Christ, a concept introduced by Jesus inJohn 3:3-7 during His conversation with Nicodemus. This new birth signifies a transformation and adoption into God's family, as seen in1 Peter 1:23, which speaks of being born again through the living and enduring word of God. The phrase underscores the intimate relationship between God and believers, who are empowered by the Holy Spirit to live righteously. This spiritual rebirth is a fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecy found inEzekiel 36:26-27, where God promises to give a new heart and spirit to His people.

– Scripture points unambiguously to the flawless righteousness of our Lord: “Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments” (Psalm 119:137).

– The Son shares that perfect moral purity: “You disowned the Holy and Righteous One” (Acts 3:14).

– Knowing His character is foundational. God’s nature sets the standard; His righteousness is not an abstract idea but a living reality we encounter in Christ (1 John 1:5;1 Peter 2:22).

– When John says “If you know,” he assumes believers have come to a settled conviction about who God is—through Scripture, the Spirit’s witness, and personal experience.

– John moves from doctrine to deduction. Because God is righteous, certain conclusions follow.

– Biblically, true knowledge of God is never merely theoretical; it produces discernment (John 17:3;1 John 5:20).

– The apostle’s logic invites believers to connect the dots: what we understand about God must shape how we evaluate people, starting with ourselves.

– John shifts focus to human conduct. “Practices” (present tense) pictures an ongoing pattern, not an isolated act.

– Genuine believers are not sinless, yet their habitual direction is toward obedience (1 John 3:7;Galatians 5:22-25).

– Jesus taught the same principle: “You will recognize them by their fruit” (Matthew 7:16).

– Righteous practice includes:

• Obeying God’s commands (1 John 2:3-6)

• Loving fellow believers (1 John 3:14)

• Walking in truth and purity (Ephesians 4:24)

– Such a lifestyle is evidence, not the cause, of spiritual life.

– John anchors righteous living in the miracle of new birth: “To all who did receive Him…He gave the right to become children of God…born of God” (John 1:12-13).

– Regeneration is God’s work, imparting a new nature that desires holiness (John 3:3-8;1 Peter 1:23).

– The phrase “born of Him” underscores family resemblance. Children naturally reflect their Father; likewise, believers reflect God’s righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:17).

– This birth is the ultimate explanation for sustained obedience—grace transforms the root, and therefore the fruit.

1 John 2:29 links knowledge, character, and conduct in a seamless chain. Because God is perfectly righteous, anyone truly born of Him will demonstrate a life oriented toward righteousness. The verse offers both assurance and discernment: assurance for believers who see evidence of new life in their actions, and discernment to recognize authentic faith in a world of claims. The newborn heart beats in rhythm with the Father’s own righteousness, making holiness not merely possible but inevitable for God’s true children.

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