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Our "Now and Not Yet"
Commentators stress the dual reality of the Christian life. You are fully a child of God right now, a present and glorious identity to be cherished even amid suffering. However, the full manifestation of this sonship—what you will ultimately be—is "not yet" revealed. Your current state doesn't reflect your future glory, so you must live by faith in this hidden promise.
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1 John
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Albert Barnes
On 1 John 3:2
18th Century
Theologian
Beloved, now are we the sons of God. We now, in fact, sustain this rank and dignity, and we may reflect on that with pleasure and gratitud…
AT Robertson
On 1 John 3:2
Now (νυν). Without waiting for the παρουσια or second coming. We have a present dignity and duty, though there is greater glory to…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 John 3:1–3
19th Century
Bishop
THE DIVINE BIRTH THE OUTCOME OF GOD’S LOVE (1 John 3:1–3).—The thought of the new birth suddenly fires the Apostle’s mind with reverent…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 John 3:2
19th Century
Preacher
Beloved, now are we the sons of God,
It is enough to make the lame man leap as the hart to hear that blessed statement, and to know …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 John 3:2
Though they are now God’s children, the unveiling of their identity or the complete revelation of their nature still lies in the future (probably o…
John Calvin
On 1 John 3:2
16th Century
Theologian
Now are we the sons of God. He comes now to what everyone knows and feels; for though the ungodly may not entice us to give up our hope, y…
John Gill
On 1 John 3:2
17th Century
Pastor
Beloved, now are we the sons of God
By adoption, secretly in God's predestination, and in the covenant of grace; and…
Matthew Henry
On 1 John 3:1–2
17th Century
Minister
Little does the world know of the happiness of the real followers of Christ. Little does the world think that these poor, humble, despised ones are…