Solomon speaks of the kingship of Israel, and by extension, helps believers know why they can look forward to the soon-coming kingly reign of Jesus Christ.
John called for what Jesus called for—a vigilant church that practices biblical discernment. We are to know the truth and declare it. And we are to know the deceivers and expose them.
Part I Part II Part III Part IV “Construction, Conflict, and a Condiment” What is a parable? Why did Christ teach with parables? How should the believer understand them?
John has just spoken about the fact that we are “born of him” (I John 2:29). Now he expands how glorious the past, present, and future aspects of that are for every Christian.