This morning we proceed in our study through the first letter of John as we consider 1 John 2:28-3:10. John continues in his letter encouraging his readers to abide in Jesus so that they will be able to stand confident and unashamed at Christ's second coming. Being born of Him affects our conduct and should be evident by righteous living. This launches John into an outburst of astonishment and wonder at the love the Father has for us and that we can be called children of God. John shows us the magnitude of our sin and how we cannot keep on sinning if we are truly abiding in Him. Christ came in his first coming to take away our sin and defeat the devil. In his second coming we shall see him and be like him. In light of this, how can we possibly go on living in sin? Unrighteous conduct is unthinkable in the Christian who has grasped these two comings of Christ. Our actions are evidence of who our father is and whether we are children of the devil or children of God. He closes this section with a simple test that distinguishes who our true father is, do we do what its right? And do we love others?