Welcome to the reading of the First Epistle of John Chapter Five with In the Field Audio Bible. My name is Christie, your host for this episode. This fifth and final chapter of 1 John answers the two most important questions that are even asked today: whether one is truly a child of God and whether there is love for God and for one another. Both questions are proven if one believes that Jesus is Christ. There is victory to celebrate, knowing that even Christ had to overcome temptations and troubles to take loving ownership of His people. John writes about three witnesses proving that Jesus is God: water– Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River; the blood – Jesus died on the cross for our sins; and the Spirit – each person can bear witness to Christ. Finally, each person was more likely than not to be born with a birthmark on their body; however, John writes that there are five birthmarks, or tests, of a believer. First is the faith test, aligning what we believe with the Word of God. Second is the life test on how we keep God’s commandments. Third, love tests us on whether or not we love one another. Fourth, the growth test measures how far we are going in our way with Christ. Finally, the last one is the sin test, measuring our continuation to commit sin and whether it justifies meeting our human needs. Let’s review: First, the two most important questions asked are whether one is truly a child of God and whether there is love for God and one another, with the answer resting in Christ. Second, there are three witnesses proving that Jesus is God: water, the blood, and the Spirit. Last, a believer has five birthmarks or tests: faith, life, love, growth, and sin. I hope you are in your quiet place with your favorite coffee or tea while enjoying this reading of the First Epistle of John Chapter 5. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inthefieldaudiobible/message