Am I a Christian? | I am a Christian How Can I Know? 1 John 2:3-5 1. Faithful Confession of the Biblical View of Jesus Christ (1:1-4) / 2:23 Virgin Born Sinless Son of God 2. Affirmation of the reality of sin (1:5-2:2) 3. Obedience to God’s commands (2:3-6; 5:2) Obedience is external visible proof of salvation 4. Love for others and especially family of God (2:7-11; 4:11) 5. Growing in Holiness (2:28-3:3) 6. Ethical Integrity (3:16) / Practices Righteousness (3:7) 7. Growing love for God (4:8) 8. Presence and activity of the Holy Spirit (4:13) 9. Receives the Scriptures as the testimony of God (5:6-12)