1 John 4:16

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on 1 John 4:16

16And we have come to know and believe the love that God has for us. God is love; whoever abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
— 1 John 4:16

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Devo: Today's Verse

"We know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him."

Devo: Today's Verse

"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him."

Illustration of 1 John 4:16

Inspirational illustration of 1 John 4:16 -- And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.

Devo: A Year with Jesus

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Article by Max Lucado

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Article by Max Lucado

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Article by Tom Norvell

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Article by Tom Norvell

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Devo: A Year with Jesus

"Dear Disciple, The foundation for everything you hold dear as a Christian and as My disciple is this one fundamental truth: I came as God, in human....."

Devo: A Year with Jesus

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Virtual Worship by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware

The work and presence of the Holy Spirit give us the assurance that God has made us his children. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos to celebrate the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives that ensures we belong to the family of God.

Cross References for 1 John 4:16

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