Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God- therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be- but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him- for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. -1 John 3-1-3---1- Beholding the manner of love that hath been bestowed upon us .-2- Realising what this means - now are we the sons of God .-3- The effect this love and realisation must have upon us .