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He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.

Hilasmos in a primarily sense means "to appease." This meaning however is out of place in this context for God needed
not to be appeased, but in mercy and love extended the means whereby our sins may be covered over, or blotted out.

The verb, hilaskonmi, is rendered "merciful" in Luke 18:13, and the related word hilasterion is used in Romans 3:25 and Hebrews 9:5 for the
mercy seat, or cover of the Ark.

Hilasmos, therefore, points to the covering for sins obtained in Christ Jesus (as per Rom 4:7), and evidently has that significance here.

Most Scholars agree the word implies a means by which a reconciliation could take place, whereby God righteousness was upheld and flesh nature and its lust removed.

This forgiveness in Christ is not about appeasing an angry God rather manifesting His loving character by extending forgiveness righteously.

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He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.

Jesus is able to forgive every sin he never committed (except one). His offering is adequate for every need, and is available unto
all (John 1:29; 3:16). The unfortunate fact is that all do not seek it, though ultimately all the world will be redeemed through him, both Jew (John 11:51-52) and Gentile (Zech. 14:16).

 

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1 John 2:3

And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments.

By practical evidence John is able to demonstrate his knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ is genuine. He is only teaching what he has found to be true of his relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

The word "know" in this statement is ginosko. It signifies more than mere academic knowledge, and implies to know by experiencing the fruits of knowledge.

Jesus earlier declared: "This is life eternal to know Thee the only true God and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent."

It must mean that when a believer practices the knowledge of his commandments, a relationship between the person knowing and the object known is established.

It's knowledge in action.

To "know" the Father and Son in the way expressed by the Lord would be to express the results of knowing in action. John more clearly states
this in the verse before us, by teaching that "we know that we know him if we keep his commandments."

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Jesus did not sin -- ever. 2 Corinthians 5:21, "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."

Amen !

 

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Amen !

Did you read that verse carefully?
"God made him who had no sin to be sin for us