1 John 3:2-3

“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.”

"Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure." - 1 John 3:2-3
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What does 1 John 3:2-3 mean?

1 John 3:2-3 (KJV) Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. The…

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Transformed in His Presence: The Hope of Our Redemption

Transformative transformation often begins with hope—an assurance that something greater awaits us. In the verses from 1 John 3:2-3 (KJV), we are reminded of this profound truth: "Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that…

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Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You, deeply grateful for the profound truth found in 1 John 3:2-3. As I meditate on the words of Scripture, I am reminded of the mighty love that You have poured out upon us, and I stand in awe, declaring in faith…

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1 John 3:2-3 - "Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure."
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