Keeping the context as it is there are two categories of believers vs unbelievers. This means both parties are in two opposite legal positions of either justification or condemnation. The legalist will make this chapter about the frequency of sin vs the frequency of obedience. The love of the brethren is not a condition FOR salvation but is the operation of the Spirit of God. God's people have the privilege of loving those who believe the very same gospel they do themselves. * Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel, LIKE our videos, and SHARE them. Check out our website where you’ll find our links to all our other media platforms at http://www.GospelDefense.com See us on Roku Internet TV by searching the menu for Gospel Defense Network