"Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.
"Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.
"And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is  pure." 1 John 3:1-3

We now come to the third verse of our messages on what has been entitled The Sonship of Believers. The one who has hope in Christ purifies himself.

*'this hope in Him' is described as--
A living hope:
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." 1 Peter 1:3

A hope that is good; a comfort to Believers:
"Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work."
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

This hope is an anchor; sure and steadfast:
"This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek." Hebrews 6:19-20

This hope anticipates Christ's coming:
"...We should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ." Titus 2:12-13

This hope is an eternal hope that the Believer has because it is in the eternal and everlasting God and Savior.

*'everyone who has this hope purifies himself, just as He is pure'
The Greek word here is HAGNOS and means: pure from defilement, not contaminated.

This is a spiritual cleansing--
Scripture has much to say here, so hopefully, the few verses I share will cause a desire for further individual study.

"Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes.
Cease to do evil." Isaiah 1:16

Paul giving his defense to the crowd after his arrest, tells them what Ananias ministered to him; the words from the Lord:
"'And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins calling on the name of the Lord.'" Acts 22:16 (Read Vs. 1-23)

2 Corinthians 7:1 says,
"Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God."

"Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened...let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. " 1 Corinthians 5:7-8 (Read Vs. 1-8)

"But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work."
2 Timothy 2:20-21

James 4:8 says,
"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double minded."

Pure in 1 John 1:3 is from the same root as HAGIOS meaning holy. Therefore I will close with 1 Peter 1:15, "But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct."

We thank you Lord for drawing us unto Yourself and, in Christ, making us a part of Your family. We adore and worship you Lord God. Holy Spirit lead and guide us into a greater knowledge of Christ, more perfect worship of Holy God and a greater sensitive to Your moving in our lives. Thank You Lord!
Amen

Note: With any messages, it is good to read Scripture in context.