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Book of 1 John

1 John, written by John (the Apostle)

New Testamentepistle Audio available5 Chapters105 verses
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First John addresses the tests of genuine faith: believing in Jesus Christ incarnate, obeying God's commands, and loving fellow believers. Written to counter early Gnostic teaching, John emphasizes that true Christians demonstrate their faith through their doctrine, obedience, and love.

Chapters in 1 John

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Outline of 1 John

1:1-2:17Fellowship with God

Walking in light, confession, not loving the world.

2:18-27Warning Against Antichrists

Denying Christ, truth vs. lies.

2:28-3:24Children of God

Living righteously, love one another.

4:1-6Testing Spirits

Distinguish truth from error.

4:7-21God is Love

God's love shown in sending His Son.

5Faith's Victory

Overcoming the world, assurance of eternal life.

Key Themes in 1 John

Tests of Faith

True faith is shown by belief, obedience, and love.

God is Love

Love defines God's nature and should define His children.

Assurance

Believers can know they have eternal life.

Key Verses in 1 John

1JN 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Promise of forgiveness through confession.

1JN 4:8
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

Love as essential to knowing God.

1JN 5:13
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.

John's purpose: assurance of salvation.

Characters in 1 John

John
John

Beloved disciple combating false teaching

Locations in 1 John

Ephesus
Ephesus

Probable location of John's later ministry

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Christ in 1 John

Advocate

Jesus Christ the righteous speaks to the Father on our behalf.

1JN 2:1

Propitiation

Christ is the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

1JN 2:2

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