1 John 5:4

Verse 4

4. This overcoming the world is a key-note to John’s apocalypse.

Revelation 2:7; Revelation 2:11; Revelation 2:17; Revelation 2:26. It implies that the hostile world seeks, both by temptations and by persecutions, to seduce or to destroy the sons of God. It is faith in Christ that causes, and even constitutes, the victory of the faithful over all the hostilities of the world. The for commencing this verse indicates that it gives a reason why his commandments (1 John 5:3) are not grievous, but joyous. Faith and victory render an exultant obedience to his commandments a delight. Faith in his leader, and assurance and enjoyment of victory render the Christian soldier joyously obedient to his captain’s orders.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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