Faith & New Birth
According to verse 1, belief in Jesus as the Christ serves as evidence of this spiritual condition.
Being born of God
John presents love for fellow believers as a natural result of loving this person.
The father (God)
The world's opposition is overcome through this characteristic of believers.
Faith
The Spirit's testimony is uniquely trustworthy because of this attribute.
The truth
God has given believers this kind of life.
Eternal life
According to verse 2, love for God's children is verified by these two actions.
Love God and obey His commandments
Verse 4 describes faith as the means of achieving this result over the world.
Victory
Eternal life is not merely a gift from Christ but is found in this relationship.
Having the Son
Verse 3 connects love for God with this practical demonstration.
Keep His commandments
The overcomer in verse 5 is identified not by actions performed but by belief in this truth.
Jesus is the Son of God
The Spirit, the water, and the blood are united in fulfilling this role.
Bearing witness (Testifying)