Often we file things like love, obedience, good doctrine, the gospel, and community into different folders. That is not how the Bible thinks. All of these issues are connected and actually should be filed in a folder labeled 'God is love'. The Apostle John, in his beautiful circular fashion, weaves these themes together in order to anchor us in God's love by believing His Son, obeying His Word, loving His children, and rejoicing in our victory over the world. Once we file these into the same folder, watch out...one's soul begins to settle down and settle into the love of God in Christ.