3:20-21). And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. English Revised Version Beloved, now are we children of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be. Make sure you click on the Title above to see the full content of the page. Blessèd the hope the assurance hath wrought: Changed from the sorrow and trials of years, We shall be like Him, when Jesus appears. And most authoritative statements by LDS leaders have tended to shy away (perhaps deliberately?) 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pureâ (1 John 3:2â3). A later revelation given April 2, 1843, clarifies what Joseph may have meant by âpersonagesâ: âWhen the Savior shall appear we shall see him as he is. to be conformed to the image of his Son. Psalm 17:15 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. He, she, it, they, them, same. Beloved, we are God's children now, it does not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. 1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. While we await that day, we strive — led and aided by God’s Holy Spirit — to be more and more like our Savior. Godbey New Testament. I am, exist. purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Plural, Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular. 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. /
3 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 1 John 3:2 - Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. Refrain: We shall be like Him, Oh, how the promise cheers! The Bible says, “And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure” (1 John 3:3). When CHRIST Appears, We Shall Be Like HIM, For We Shall See HIM As HE Is 1 John 3:1-24 NIV. 1 John 3:2, KJV: "Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is." âBeloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.â 19. In her theological language, the Church uses the terms âdeificationâ or âtrinificationâ to describe the sublime, grace-filled work of God in our lives in which he progressively works to make us like him. Hebrews 9:28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. Rom. 1 Corinthians 15:49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. In KJV the 'because' is the word 'for', but the word is called a conjunction,... connective, and may not mean 'because', exactly, or, it may (See Strong's G3754 á½
Ïι). Beloved, now are we children of God, and it is not yet made manifest, Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural. If. Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. St. Paul describes it this way in his letter to the Philippians (Phil. Good News Translation From phaneros; to render apparent. We confess in our catechism (Luther’s explanation of the Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed): “I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil, not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death, that I may be His own, and live under Him in His kingdom, and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, even as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity. . Devotions, 1 See what great love The FATHER Has Lavished on us, that we should be called children of GOD! As believers in our Lord Jesus, we can join with David in his psalm and say: “As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness” (Psalm 17:15). Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.” 1 John 3:1-3. Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 1 John 3:2, NASB: "Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. From the base of homou; similar. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. By Your Spirit, keep us in the faith and move us to seek to be more and more like You until that day when You return and we are changed into Your likeness and dwell with You forevermore. The Holy Ghost, through the Disciple whom Jesus loved (Jn. 8:29). To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. But we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him - It is revealed to us that we shall be made like Christ; that is, in the bodies with which we shall be raised up, in character, in happiness, in glory. 1 We shall be like Him, O wonderful thought! (Verses like 1 John 3:2) 1 John 4:17 - Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. 8:29). "And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming." He shall Appear And We Shall Be Like Him ... .We shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is.â (1John 3:2) This verse tells us that our glorified bodies will be like His. Compend of Lutheran Theology by Dr. Leonard Hutter, A Short Exposition of Dr. Martin Luther's Small Catechism. From kata and hos; just as, that. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. • He now — through the preaching of His Word — calls sinners to repent of their sinful ways and trust in Him and His shed blood for full and free forgiveness and for the everlasting joys of heaven. • When by the grace and mercy of God, we are brought to see our sinfulness and to turn to Jesus for forgiveness and life in Him, we become children of God — saved by His grace alone. Phil. We canât even begin to understand what it will be like when we are raised up in â or changed into â His image. Amen. From the base of timoria; a child. Malachi 3:2 But who may abide the day of his coming? Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. John 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular. and who shall stand when he appeareth? We have an inheritance in heaven and look forward to the day when Jesus our Savior returns to take us to live with Him in holiness and righteousness, forever with our God and Savior. 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every one who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure. When He Shall Appear, We Shall Be Like Him. ], Author A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. It is then that the ultimate purpose of the Atonement is achievedâwe become both "at one" with God (the redemptive quality) and "at one" like God (the exalting quality). 3 And every man that hath this hope in him ⦠2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. Job 19:26 And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: Psalm 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. . âWe know not what we shall be, but we know that when He shall appear we shall be like Him for we shall see Him as He is.â In the words of Thomas Manton there is a mist on eternity. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. âBeloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”. We see this love in the following: • Our Lord Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. Isaiah 56:5 Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off. We know, that, when he shall appear, we shall be like to him: because we shall see him as he is. Beloved, now are we the children of God, and it is not yet manifest what we shall be. We shall be like Him, when Jesus appears. (1 John 2:28) There are many glorious promises associated with the great promise that Christ Himself shall once again appear in person here on planet earth. The Risen Lord, Jesus Christ, is the paradigm of our future existence. However, we know that when he shall appear, we shall be like him-that we shall see him as he is. Who, which, what, why. Dear Lord Jesus, we thank You for redeeming us with Your holy and precious blood and for graciously bringing us to repent of our sins and trust in You for forgiveness and life. The Revised Version has it: -- for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap: Colossians 3:4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. 4. We know that, if he may be made manifest, we shall be like him; because we shall see him as he is. We shall see that he is a man like ourselves. We shall be like Christ. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. Posted Randy Moll According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. The Bible tells us: âBeloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he isâ (1 John 3:2; cf. Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. To listen to this message, click on the audio file below: “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just ⦠“We shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”. 13:33), exhorts believers to be busy doing righteousness, living pure and ready when He shall appear, 1 Jn. He humbled Himself, suffered and died on the cross for the sins of all, and rose again on the third day, having won forgiveness of sins and life everlasting for all mankind. A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. (3) The other: This dignity is not fully revealed to us ourselves, much less to strangers, but we are sure of the accomplishment of it, in as much as we shall be like the Son ⦠We can’t even begin to understand what it will be like when we are raised up in — or changed into — His image. 1 John 3:1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. When that day comes, we shall be changed into the image of our Lord Jesus. Atom. 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. A child, descendent, inhabitant. Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural. 15:52; cf. And every man that hath this hope in him. And that is what we are! We shall see that he is a man like ourselves... And a white stone is given to each of those who come into the celestial kingdom, thereon is a new name written, which no man knoweth save he ⦠Romans 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For example, Paul says: "When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear ⦠Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that when He shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as He is. Once we begin to love others with Godâs love, the love we have allowed God to fill us with, we can âbecome the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he isâ (Moroni 7:48). 3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. . Copyright © 2019. 3:8-14): “Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, and be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; if by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Categories And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as He is pure." Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. [Scripture quotations are from the King James Version of the Bible. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. Published by Scriptural Review. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality” (1 Cor. 1 John 3:2 Context. Oct 30, 11:21 am. 3 And every ⦠That was the promise of John to the "sons of God," that "when he shall appear, we shall be like him" (1 John 3:2; emphasis added), not just with him. The Bible tells us: “Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is” (1 John 3:2; cf. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Psalm 31:19 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! Psalms 17:15 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. 2 Eye hath not seen, nor hath ear ever heard Those who are perfect will be like the master. 2:28-29, 3:2-3 KJV. "When the Savior shall appear we shall see him as he is. Romans 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. But the day will come, “in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. (Romans 8:29) Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. Properly, to stare at, i.e. “God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). Compare the Philippians 3:21 note; 2 Corinthians 3:18 note. a) âThe disciple is not above his master; but every one that is perfect shall be as his masterâ âLuke 6:40. b) âBeloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. The future state of the redeemed within the veil, and the kingdom which they are to inherit, they can only see through a glass darkly. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 5:1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular, NT Letters: 1 John 3:2 Beloved now we are children of God (1J iJ 1Jn i jn 1 jo). This is most certainly true.”. Now, as believers, we are faultless before our heavenly Father because of Christ’s righteous life and atoning sacrifice on the cross for the sins of the world, but we look forward to that day when we are free of all sin and can indeed serve our God in righteousness and purity forever. Geneva Study Bible {3} Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be {c} like him; for we shall see him {d} as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Devotions, RSS
No true Christian would deny that God is perfect. We know that, if he shall be manifested, we shall be like him; for we shall see him even as he is.