There are four types of love: agape, phileo, eros, and storge. John was referring to agape love. God loves us eternally and everlastingly. This type of love initiated because of the death of His Son, Jesus. God gives us every opportunity to be reconciled for Him. He does not withhold anything. John points out it’s not about you. It is because of; it is a result of.

A believer’s love should always be on public display. Let your light so shine before men. It is because we are the image bearers of God. If you’re going around hating people, you cannot love God because you are hating the one who created them. John is referring to agape love. God loves us with an eternally and everlastingly. It is because of; it is a result of. Ask yourself the question, daily: Am I, [insert your name here], loving God’s creations as God has loved me?