4. Why did John write his testimony concerning God’s love and purpose in giving Christ? “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; _that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God_.” Verse 13. “These are written, _that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through His name_.” John 20:31. 5. What witness does the true believer in Christ have that he is accepted of God? “He that believeth on the Son of God _hath the witness in himself_: he that believeth not God hath made Him a liar; because he believeth not the _record_ that God gave of His Son.” 1 John 5:10. NOTE.—Faith and feeling should not be confounded. Faith is ours to exercise in the Word of God, regardless of our feelings, and often in opposition even to our feelings. Many fail to accept the pardon and assurance of the acceptance of Heaven, because they do not take God at His word, but instead turn their attention to their changeable moods and feelings. _Faith_ always precedes the _joyful feelings_ which naturally result from the assurance of forgiveness and acceptance. This order is never reversed. 6. How only do any become children of God? “Ye are all the children of God _by faith in Christ Jesus_.” Gal. 3:26. 7. What is the foundation of faith? “Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing _by the word of God_.” Rom. 10:17. 8. What assurance has the believer of his union with God? “Hereby know we that we dwell in Him, and He in us, _because He hath given us of His Spirit_.” 1 John 4:13. 9. What three definite witnesses of acceptance are mentioned by John? “There are three that bear witness in earth, the _Spirit_, and the _water_, and the _blood_: and these three agree in one.” 1 John 5:8. 10. How does the Spirit witness to our acceptance with God? “Because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, _Abba, Father_.” Gal. 4:6. “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” Rom. 8:16. [Illustration.] The Prodigal’s Return. "This my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found." Luke 15:24. 11. Of what is Christian baptism an evidence? “As many of you as have been baptized into Christ have _put on Christ_.” Gal. 3:27. NOTE.—In baptism, the water and the Spirit both bear witness of God’s acceptance. The same Spirit which, at Christ’s baptism, said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased,” witnesses to the acceptance of every sincere believer at his baptism. 12. To what does the blood of Christ witness?