What are the 3 Proofs of a Christian?

May 21st, 2025
by Jon Holaday

Don't just say you are a Christian, we must exhibit real evidences. I like to see it this way, if I was on the stand proving my Christian faith, is there enough evidence to convict me? John is all about factual evidence not feelings! He didn't get boiled in oil for nothing. He didn't leave a lucrative family fishing business over feelings. He gives us 3 proofs we too are Christ's followers. Its action not acts!
1st proof is our Obedience to the word. (2:3,5) We walk in righteousness as Jesus did.
2nd proof is His love in us. (3:14) Jesus said we will be known we are His by His love in us displayed to others. I unfortunately, have seen too many "Christians" that hate.
3rd proof is willingly being led by the Holy Spirit. (3:24-4:13) The Holy Spirit will always and in every circumstance, led you to Jesus! To talk like Jesus. To walk like Jesus. To live as Jesus. The world follows after an anti-christ spirit. Instead of Jesus or against Jesus!
Lets not over complicate matters of such importance. John gives us these 3 proofs and if we fail in any or all, its not to late, Gods grace is sufficient for us. Get back to these!