4 figures
The source of love and the one who sent His Son for the salvation of humanity.
God is described as love itself, and His love is manifested in sending His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Believers are called to love one another as a reflection of God's love.
The Son of God and the Savior of the world.
Jesus is the manifestation of God's love, sent into the world so that we might live through Him. His role as the Savior is central to the message of love and truth in this chapter.
The Spirit of truth who testifies about Jesus and dwells in believers.
The Holy Spirit is given to believers as a confirmation of God's presence and truth. The Spirit enables believers to discern truth from falsehood.
Recipients of God's love and called to love one another.
Believers are called to test the spirits to discern truth, to love one another as God has loved them, and to live in the assurance of God's love and presence.