1 John 3:1

Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of 1 John 3

2 songs meet this passage

  • “I am a child of God”

    No Longer Slaves (Live) · Bethel Music, Jonathan David Helser & Melissa Helser

    resonates with 1 John 3:1

    John marvels that God's love makes us His children, the identity this song repeatedly declares.

  • “As You call me deeper still into love”

    Good Good Father · Chris Tomlin

    resonates with 1 John 3:1

    The wonder at being called a child of God and drawn into His love reflects John's amazement at the Father's lavished love.

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