1 John 3:2

Arabic Bible (GNA) Good News Arabic - 1993 (الترجمة العربية المشتركة)

يا أحبّائي، نَحنُ الآنَ أبناءُ اللهِ. وما اَنكشَفَ لنا بَعدُ ماذا سنَكونُ. نَحنُ نَعرِفُ أنّ المَسيحَ متى ظهَرَ نكونُ مِثلَهُ لأنّنا سنَراهُ كما هوَ.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from 1 John, the author tells us that we are already God's children but don't yet know what we will become in the future. He assures us that when Jesus returns, we'll be like him because we'll see him as he truly is.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek with your best friend, and they've hidden somewhere amazing. Right now, you don't know what it looks like, but once you find them, everything will make sense! That's how it is with us and God - we'll understand more when Jesus comes back.

Historical Background

The Apostle John wrote this epistle around 95 AD to early Christians in Asia Minor. His audience was facing false teachings about Christ, so he emphasized the truth of Jesus' identity and their relationship with God as His children.

Living It Out Today

Think about a time when you were unsure about your future but believed something great would happen. This verse encourages us to trust that our ultimate destiny is connected to Christ's return and likeness to Him, even in uncertain times.

Topics

• salvation
• hope
• identity in Christ
• future promise
• trust
• revelation

Related Verses

• Romans 8:16-17
• Ephesians 2:6
• Philippians 3:20-21
• Revelation 22:4
• Luke 19:28

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is being like Jesus important in this verse?

Being like Jesus means we will share His divine nature and character, reflecting His love and righteousness when He returns.

How can I know that I am a child of God?

You are a child of God if you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. This relationship is established through faith in Him.

What does 'seeing him as he is' mean?

It means we will have a full, clear understanding of who Jesus truly is without any limitations or misconceptions.

Why do we not yet know what we shall be?

Our ultimate destiny and transformation into the likeness of Christ are still in the future. We trust God's plan even though we can't see all the details now.