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1 John
John, the Apostle, was the closest friend Jesus ever had.
Here he takes up the challenges of the late first century church,
dealing with them in his unique, loving way.
| 1 John 1:1-4 |
What
We Have Seen - The opening statement of John the
apostle, eyewitness to Christ, urging fellowship in the
church. |
| 1 John 1:5-10 |
Walking in the Light - John introduces the concept
of that God is light; implicitly, then, God is his
attributes. |
| 1 John 2:1-17 |
I
Write You - John reminds his hearers of the principles
of Christianity, especially the atonement. |
| 1 John 2:18-29 |
Antichrists, Plural - John the apostle discusses the
characteristics of antichrists. |
| 1 John 3:1-3 |
Through a Mirror
Darkly - A very compact statement of the fatherhood of
God, the brotherhood of man, the resurrection body and the
hope their of — and why the Christian should constantly
purify himself. |
| 1 John 3:4-9 |
The Nature of Sin - The
apostle John briefly addresses the nature of sin — and what
you should do about it. |
| 1 John 3:10-24 |
How Do I Know I'm Saved? -
Does the Bible really say you have to feel it in your heart? |
| 1 John 4:1-6 |
Testing the Spirits -
The apostle John commands that we test the spirits, giving
us the criteria to do so. |
| 1 John 4:7-13 |
Let Us Love One
Another - John teaches us that God's intrinsic nature is
love, and therefore it should be part of our intrinsic
nature as well. |
| 1 John 4:13-21 |
Character Development
- The apostle John instructs us on the intimacy we
should have with God and its effects upon our character
development. |
| 1 John 5:1-5 |
Burden of Love -
Lesson concerning the love which flows in, among, through
and beyond the children of God. |
| 1 John 5:6-12 |
Testimony - The apostle John
brings forward the evidence that should be apparent to every
Christian, convincing him of salvation and life to come. |
| 1 John 5:12-21 |
Finale - The apostle looks at praying for our brothers
in sin; when we can — and when we can't. |
An earlier version of this study may be found
here.
