Who Is the “True God” in 1 John 5:20b? by Jack Cottrell (Notes) on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 8:04pm QUESTION: I am trying to understand 1 John 5:20, which says (NASB), “And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding, in order that we might know Him who is true, and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This [“houtos,” “this one”] is the true God and eternal life.” Specifically, can you tell me who the “houtos” is in the last sentence? Is John here identifying Jesus as … Continue reading →