In light of I John 2.6, the Apostle John is describing what a “Christ Like Walk” would resemble.
1 John 2:3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
In this passage,John also includes why a new Christian cannot attain a “Christ like” walk.
A Christ like walk is attained, based on the maturity level of the believer. Therefore, it cannot be achieved the moment one is born again, as a babe in Christ. Until the heart is fully prepared to act on and follow the commandments of God, through instruction in the Bible, led by the Holy Spirit, it is impossible to be “Christ Like.” Knowing God can only come by an intimate communion with Him, marked by obedience to the Lord’s commands. The disciple abides in Him when he fully experiences a knowledge of His love and grace. And that takes time to learn to keep His commandments, abiding in the Lord and fully resting or trust in Jesus Christ.
Robert C. Crowder Ministries 
Hmm. Have to think about this a little more.
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Connie, I have really enjoyed being re-introduced to the Epistles of John. This is a course for my Doctor of Theology, and I have to say, it has been a very enlightening journey so far.
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Very good Bob, that’s what Paul is referring to with milk & meat , immature and mature Christians. Sadly some very young Christians “know” God and what Christ has done for them much more than very old “unread” Christians just “living in a rut as Chambers would say a grave with both ends kicked out”. Where are you getting your Doctor of Theology from?
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