(a) grounded in the truth – the “truth” is foundational to a Christian lifestyle - God is ultimate “truth” – all that we know as “truth” is derived from this - God has revealed the “truth” to us in Jesus Christ, as also in the Scriptures - see John 1:14 and 17; John 14:6; John 8:37-38; Colossians 1:5-6
(b) walking in the truth – this means to live in conformity to the truth!
2. WALKING IN LOVE
(a) a distinguishing mark – see 1 John 3:14 and 19 – it’s no mere sentiment!
(b) a commanded walk – loving one another is not optional; God requires this - note that John defines love as “walk(ing) according to his commands”
3. WALKING FAITHFULLY
(a) many deceivers – these are marked by denying the real humanity of Jesus
(b) “watch yourselves” – this shows the need to be on high alert against error! - verse 9 – those who “progress” beyond the truth “do not have God”! - we are not to give the least encouragement to heretics (v. 10-11)
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