With all the division and controversy in the world, how do we think about truth? John makes it clear that spiritual truth doesn’t adjust to fit our preferences or desires. While we shouldn’t be overconfident in ourselves, the truth about God is secure and stable. This means it shouldn’t rattle us when people reject Jesus, and we can hold onto the truth about Jesus without shame. Most of all, John makes the case that the hard truth is where we can put all our hope and security.
Application Questions:
1. Are you ever rattled in your faith when you see people reject Jesus for something they think is “better”? How do John’s reminders about the time we live in and the way we know truth help?
2. What about Jesus’ identity is so important that John sees it as a test for whether or not we have a relationship with God?
3. What would it look like for you to let the truth about Jesus “abide in you”?
