1 John 5:6

Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት))

በውኃና በደም የመጣ ይህ ነው እርሱም ኢየሱስ ክርስቶስ፤ በውኃውና በደሙ እንጂ በውኃው ብቻ አይደለም።

What Does This Mean?

This verse is about Jesus Christ coming 'by water and blood.' It emphasizes that it wasn't just by the water of baptism but also through his sacrificial death, represented by blood. The Holy Spirit confirms this truth.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're cleaning a dirty toy: first with water to wash away the dirt (like baptism), then with soap to really clean it (like Jesus' sacrifice). Both are important! And just like how your mom or dad tells you that the toy is now clean and safe, God's Spirit tells us this is true.

Historical Background

The First Epistle of John was written by the Apostle John around AD 90-100. He wrote to early Christians to reassure them about their faith in Jesus Christ. The letter stresses the importance of walking in love and truth, combating false teachings that denied Jesus' human nature.

Living It Out Today

Imagine you're trying to explain your beliefs to a friend who doubts them. This verse reminds us to rely on both the evidence (Jesus' life, death, and resurrection) and the Spirit's witness within us to reassure our faith and share it confidently with others.

Topics

• salvation
• faith
• truth
• Holy Spirit
• Jesus Christ
• redemption

Related Verses

• John 3:5
• Romans 6:4
• 1 Peter 1:2
• Revelation 7:17
• Ephesians 5:9

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does John mention both water and blood?

John mentions both because they represent different aspects of Jesus' mission. Water symbolizes his cleansing work through baptism, while blood represents his sacrificial death for our sins.

What role does the Holy Spirit play in this verse?

The Holy Spirit bears witness to the truth of Jesus coming by water and blood, affirming that His mission is true and complete. This helps believers trust in their faith.

How can I explain 1 John 5:6 to someone who doesn't believe?

You could use this verse to explain how both the historical evidence (Jesus' life, death) and the inner witness of the Spirit confirm our belief in Jesus as a complete truth.

What does it mean when John says 'not by water only but by water and blood'?

John emphasizes that faith isn't just about baptism (water), but also includes Christ's death for us (blood). This highlights the completeness of Jesus' work.