“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.”
– 1 John 5:14-15

Breaking: Divine Office confirms — confidence high. Sources say: petitions made according to the Sovereign’s will are heard. Officials assure: when you know requests have been received, you can be certain they’ll be granted. Analysts note alignment with will is decisive. More as developments occur.

Robot Created – Ask Your Pastor First!

interview with the author of 1 John 5:14-15

Interviewer: You write about believers having “confidence” before God when they pray. Can you explain what you mean by that?

Author (John): When I speak of confidence, I mean a settled assurance. It comes when we come to God not presumptuously, but asking in line with his will. If our requests are according to what he desires and purposes, he listens.

Interviewer: Does God’s hearing our prayers mean he always gives what we ask?

Author (John): Yes — in the sense I intend. When we know he hears us, and our asking is aligned with him, we can be sure we have received what we sought from him. That assurance is the heart of the confidence I describe.

information about the author of 1 John 5:14-15

Short answer
– From a mainstream evangelical standpoint the most likely author of 1 John (and therefore of 1 John 5:14–15) is the Apostle John — the “beloved disciple,” an eyewitness of Jesus and a leader in the early Ephesian church. Evangelicals treat the epistle as inspired Scripture, written to give pastoral teaching and assurance to believers.

Who John is (traditional evangelical summary)
– John son of Zebedee, brother of James: a Galilean fisherman called by Jesus (Matt. 4:21–22; Mark 1:19–20).
– Member of Jesus’ inner circle (with Peter and James): present at the Transfiguration and at Gethsemane.
– Traditionally associated with Ephesus/Asia Minor in his later years and with the Gospel of John, the three epistles, and (by many) Revelation.
– Referred to in the Gospel as “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” and in 1 John the author speaks with eyewitness authority (“that which we have heard, which we have seen…” 1 John 1:1–3).

Evidence supporting Johannine authorship
– Internal: the epistle claims firsthand testimony (“we have heard… seen… handled,” 1 John 1:1–3) and uses distinct Johannine themes and vocabulary (light/darkness, love, truth, Son of God).
– External: early church tradition (e.g., Irenaeus and other Fathers) attributes the letters to John the Apostle. Evangelicals typically accept this early testimony.
– Evangelical scholars note differences of style between Revelation and the Gospel/epistles but still often affirm common authorship in the person of John (perhaps writing in different circumstances).

Why evangelicals value this authorship
– Eyewitness authority: a living link to Jesus’ teaching and ministry gives the letter weight on doctrine and practice.
– Pastoral credibility: John’s pastoral concern for believers’ assurance, ethical life, and right belief is taken as coming from an apostle who knew Christ personally.
– Doctrinal importance: the epistle addresses core evangelical concerns—Christ’s true incarnation, the necessity of faith and love, and the assurance of salvation.

How this connects to 1 John 5:14–15
– The verses read (NIV): “And this is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.”
– From an evangelical perspective, these verses reflect John’s pastoral aims:
– Assurance: believers can have confidence in prayer because God hears his children.
– Condition: the confidence is tied to asking “according to his will” — prayer aligned with God’s revealed purposes (not a promise of getting whatever we selfishly desire).
– Relationship and witnessing: the basis for such confidence is God’s covenantal relationship with believers in Christ, consistent with John’s emphasis on abiding in Christ and living in obedience.
– Practical evangelical application: pray boldly and expectantly, but pray in dependence on God’s revealed will (Scripture), in Christ’s name, and with an attitude of submission to God’s sovereign wisdom.

Further reading (evangelical-friendly)
– Read the short epistle itself (1 John) alongside the Gospel of John to see common themes.
– Accessible commentaries/introductions by evangelical authors (for study and pastoral application) — for example, John Stott’s treatment in the Bible Speaks Today series and treatments by contemporary evangelical New Testament scholars. Also look to trustworthy study Bibles and sermon series by evangelical pastors for pastoral application.

If you’d like, I can:
– Give a short biography of John with biblical references;
– Explain the Greek terms behind the key phrases in 1 John 5:14–15;
– Summarize how different evangelical groups interpret “according to his will” (practical vs. theological perspectives). Which would you prefer?

Facebook
Twitter
Email

Breaking News!

You left the passage blank. Which Bible verse or passage should I rewrite as a breaking-news piece in 55 words or less? If you want, I can pick a well-known one (e.g., Psalm 23, John 3:16, Revelation 21:4) — tell me which, or say “surprise.”

Read News »

Breaking News!

Which Bible verse or passage do you want rewritten as breaking news? If you don’t have a specific one, I can pick a well-known verse (e.g., John 3:16, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 23).

Read News »

Breaking News!

Which Bible verse or passage would you like rewritten as a breaking news story (55 words or fewer)? I can pick a famous one for you (John 3:16, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 23, Matthew 28:5–6, etc.) if you prefer — tell me which or say “pick one.”

Read News »

Breaking News!

I’m missing the verse — which Bible passage would you like rewritten as a breaking-news story (e.g., John 3:16, Luke 2:1–20, Exodus 14)? If you don’t specify, I can pick one (John 3:16) and proceed.

Read News »