The great advantage is here signified of the regenerate, who, by the seed remaining in them, {as 1 John 3:9} are furnished with a self-preserving principle, with the exercise whereof they may expect that co-operation of a gracious Divine influence by which they shall be kept, so as that wicked one, the great destroyer of souls, shall not mortally touch them, to make them sin unto death. read more
And this he doth not exclusively assume to himself, but expresses his charitable confidence of them to whom he writes, that it was their privilege, in common with him, to be thus of God, or born of him; notwithstanding the generality of men were under the power of that before-mentioned wicked one, (as that phrase may be read), or in the midst of all impurity and malignity. read more
It is here signified how satisfying a knowledge and certainty sincere Christians had, that Christ was indeed come, by that blessed effect they found upon themselves, viz. a clear and lively light shining, by his procurement and communication, into their minds, whereby they had other apprehensions, more vivid and powerful than ever before, of the true God, as John 17:3, so as thereby to be drawn into union with him, and to be in him: or, which in effect is the same thing, (so entire is the... read more
i.e. From those idolatrous communions with the Gentiles in their worship and festivals in their temples, which these pseudo-christians had latitude enough for, as appears by the apostle St. Paul’s discourses, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; 1 Corinthians 10:14 (especially if any danger did urge); wherein, instead of that communion with the Father and the Son, which {1 John 1:3} he was inviting them to, they should have fellowship with devils, as that other apostle tells his Corinthians, 1 Corinthians... read more
FAITH THE SOURCE OF LOVE, AND LOVE THE FRUIT OF FAITHCRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTESGENUINE faith in Christ is the sure sign of the new life—faith in the sense of living, daily trust. The faith which links us with Christ in sonship carries with it a twofold love: love to the Father, which is shown in keeping His commandments; and love to the brethren—the other sons—which is shown in self-denying service. “The very object of the Divine birth is the conquest of all that is opposed to God and to His... read more
CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES1 John 5:4. Overcometh the world.—The world is regarded as the sphere of the self-seeking principle. He who is born of God is born into another sphere—the sphere of the God-seeking principle. And the higher overmasters the lower, τὸν κόσμον; the present order of things as opposed to the kingdom of Christ. Victory that overcometh.—R.V. “hath overcome” (Romans 8:2). Our faith.—Which unites us to Christ, and makes us participators in His victory.1 John 5:6-7.—In R.V. 1... read more
CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES1 John 5:9. Receive.—λαμβάνομεν; admit as valid. The testimony of two human witnesses is admitted; here is the threefold testimony of God—the voice at baptism, the acceptance in resurrection, the Spirit in our hearts.1 John 5:10. Witness in himself.—In two ways—in having the permanently abiding Spirit, and in having a personal experience. Made Him a liar.—Because to fail to trust a person is really to declare him untrustworthy.1 John 5:11. Record.—Statement or... read more
CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES1 John 5:13-21 may be treated as a summary and conclusion. They divide into three parts: 1. Faith in the Son of God, eternal life, and love of the brethren showing itself in intercession, are recalled to mind. 2. Three great facts which believers know are restated. 3. A last practical warning is given. In the first part the new thought is, the association of boldness in prayer with the love of the brethren (1 John 5:14-17).1 John 5:16. Sin not unto death … sin unto... read more
CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES1 John 5:13-21 may be treated as a summary and conclusion. They divide into three parts: 1. Faith in the Son of God, eternal life, and love of the brethren showing itself in intercession, are recalled to mind. 2. Three great facts which believers know are restated. 3. A last practical warning is given. In the first part the new thought is, the association of boldness in prayer with the love of the brethren (1 John 5:14-17).1 John 5:21. Idols.—Better, “the idols”; or... read more
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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 John 5:17
He intimates they should be cautious of all sin, especially more deliberate, (which the word αδικια seems to import), but would not have them account that every sin would make their case so hopeless, as such sin, which he called sinning unto death, would do. read more