What We May Know by Claude E. Holmes

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 22, 1909

What We May Know

By Claude E. Holmes

CLAUDE E. HOLMES

The apostle John's experience was that of a personal, loving companionship with Christ our Lord. John was Christ's beloved disciple. By his association with the Master he became thoroughly established in the truths which Christ came to teach to the human race. While John spoke by the inspiration of the Spirit, he had also the witness of his own eyesight.

In the perils of the last days, when infidelity and doubt are stalking through the world, those seeking such acquaintance with our Lord as John enjoyed, might well consider what John says, and inquire if they “know” the things which he says we should or may know. In the first epistle of John we find the following essential truths, which, if we are sure “we know,” will keep us in the love of the truth, and preserve us from the tendencies of modern liberalism:—

“We do know that we know him.” 1 John 2: 3.

“Hereby know we that we are in him.” Verse 5.

“We know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him.” Chap. 3: 2.

“Ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins.” Verse 5.

“We know that we have passed from death unto life.” Verse 14.

“Ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.” Verse 15.

“We know that we are of the truth.” Verse 19.

“We know that he abideth in us.” Verse 24.

“Know ye the Spirit of God.” Chap. 4: 2.

“Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.” Verse 6.

“Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us.” Verse 13.

“We know that we love the children of God.” Chap. 5: 2.

“Ye may know that ye have eternal life.” Verse 13.

“We know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.” Verse 15.

“We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not.” Verse 18.

“We know that we are of God.” Verse 19.

“We know that the Son of God is come.” Verse 20.

“We may know him that is true.” Verse 20.

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