1 John 5:6

1 JOHN—NOTE ON 1 John 5:6 Water most likely refers to Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist. Blood signifies Christ’s atoning death on the cross. the Spirit is the one who testifies. The Holy Spirit bears witness to the fact that Christ came. The Spirit works in believers’ hearts. He convicts them of sin and opens their eyes to who Christ is. He helps them understand the meaning of Christ’s atoning death for their sins (compare v. 1 John 5:10). He lives in believers, teaching them the truth of God’s Word (1 John 2:27; 1 John 4:13).