Believers’ Walk of Obedience Overcomes the World by Faith

1 John 5:1-5, NKJV

“Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God and loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him” (v.1). The apostle said that everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ – the Messiah or the Anointed One – is born of God; transformed by God and renewed in righteousness and true holiness (2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Ephesians 4:22-24). “Who is a liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist who denies the Father and the Son” (I John 2:22). Everyone who loves the Father also loves His offspring. Verse two says we know we are born again because we love the Father and Jesus Christ and obey His commands. By our love and obedience to God, we know we love our spiritual siblings. The two prove that we know we are no longer spiritually dead. We are spiritually alive and love one another. Those who do not love remains in [spiritual] death (1 John 3:14).

God promises His commandments are not burdensome (v.3b). His yolk is easy, and His burden is light (Matthew 11:30). Our daily walk must reflect love and obedience; they go together. Jesus told His disciples if they loved Him, they would obey His Word. Our relationship with Christ must be true. John declares that whoever is born of God overcomes the world. Our faith is the victory that has overcome the world (v.4). Believers please God with faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God (v.5)? Will you walk in love and obedience to overcome the world by faith in Jesus today?