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# 1 John 05 General Notes
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#### Special concepts in this chapter
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##### Children born from God
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When people believe in Jesus, God makes them his children and gives them eternal life. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]])
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##### Christian living
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People who believe in Jesus should obey God's commands and love his children.
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#### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter
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##### A sin that results in death
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This seems to refer to behaviors that will result in a person experiencing spiritual death, that is, to be separated from God forever. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/death]])
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##### "the whole world lies in the power of the evil one"
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The phrase "the evil one" refers to Satan. God has allowed him to rule the world, but ultimately God is in control over everything. God keeps his children safe from the evil one. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/satan]])
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## Links:
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* __[1 John 05:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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