You Know

John, writes to little children, young men and fathers.
This was easily understood at the time as New in the faith, those Discipling and Leaders.
We know rthis from the early Church Father's Letters.
Today, like many things, it gets overly analyzed.

The Church was not predominate in the culture, at this time.
John is reminding the Church, you/we, have these attributes:

You Are Forgiven
Because you know this.
Because you are a victor.
Children you are forgiven!
(new converts)

You Know God
 Young men, you know God!
He is not saying this to the new nor mature Christian!
You are not new nor mature, but have overcome!
Christianity is a relationship - not a checklist.
And we all naturally desire a checklist!
To know we are there ...

But, it is a relationship with Him.
And in His control, not ours ....

You Are Victorious
Fathers are the mature Christians.
Know Him.
Overcome the evil one!
You are loved by God.
No one can take it from you.
You are in the victory of the Lamb .....