INTERPRETING 1 JOHN 3:18 TO INCREASE THE ACT OF LOVE FOR OTHERS

Abstract

Abstrakt-Doing good deeds and showing sympathy for others is a way of spreading His gospel
message to others. This will help believers build relationships with others, which can lead to
eternal life. This study aims to explore acts of love based on 1 John 3:18
The method used to explore 1 John 3 verse 18 through a narrative survey The results obtained
in the narrative exploitation of 1 John 3:18 that John explains that believers must show love
to others by doing good deeds and ensuring that believers care about the deeds of love in
concrete actions. Conclusion. The act of love for others is one of the meanings of 1 John 3:18.
By interpreting 1 John 3:18, believers have more concern for others.