This is the fifth movement in section one of the epistle (1:5–3:10). The parent-child relationship is highlighted and complements the theme of love that follows in 3:11–5:12. Ten times from 2:29 to the end of the book (5:21) John uses the word “born.” This is remarkable when one notes that the term does not occur even once in 1:1–2:28. John demonstrates that those born of God (his children) exercise faith toward God and love for one another as they await Christ’s