First John

 

First John

John was transformed by Christ into the “apostle of love”. He eventually became the elder statesman of the church.

John wrote this letter to help those who were unstable in the faith. His goal was to help young believers affirm their faith with certainty and assurance of their salvation.

When you are sure of your salvation, you can have fellowship with God and His people.

Both Peter and John were concerned about the purity of the doctrine in the church.

There are three marks of the true child of God. 1. Doing God’s will. 2. Loving the brethren. 3. Believing the truth.

“God is light” and His children should walk in the light.

“God is Love” and His children should walk in love.

“The Spirit is truth” and God’s children should believe and obey the truth.

 

John called on the believers of his day to return to a simple, intimate, day-by-day, moment-by-moment walk with Jesus.

Walk with Jesus, cling to your faith, stay in the light. When you sin, confess and move on. And show your love for Jesus by loving your brothers and sisters in His name.

 

Please read the Book listed so that you can understand the word of God to its fullness. This study comes from The Jeremiah Study Bible, The Bible for Hope, The King James Bible and the Nelson’s Quick Reference Bible Commentary

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