The First Epistle of John
1JOHN - Three Johannine Epistles - I, II and III John - are included in the New Testament collection. These Epistles should probably be dated A.D. 90-95. John, the author of the Fourth Gospel, addresses the first one to an unidentified group. kjv@1John:5:13 indicates that the author writes in order that this group might know the certainty of eternal life. 2John is addressed to an elect lady, either a church or perhaps a woman.3John is addressed to Gaius, a man commended for his hospitality.
Author: Apostle John
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
| kjv@1John:1:1-4 | The Word of Life |
| kjv@1John:1:5-2:14 | Walking in the Light |
| kjv@1John:2:15-17 | Do Not Love the World |
| kjv@1John:2:18-27 | Warning Against Antichrists |
| kjv@1John:2:28-3:10 | Children of God |
| kjv@1John:3:11-24 | Love One Another |
| kjv@1John:4:1-6 | Test the Spirits |
| kjv@1John:4:7-21 | God's Love and Ours |
| kjv@1John:5:1-12 | Faith in the Son of God |
| kjv@1John:5:13-21 | Concluding Remarks |
(see also: BIBLEBYCHAPTER-1John )
SUMMARY:
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John, First Epistle of
(1) on the part of Christ, his atoning work (1:7; 2:2; 3:5; 4:10,14; 5:11-12) and his advocacy (2:1); and
(2), on the part of man, holiness (1:6), obedience (2:3), purity (3:3), faith (3:23; 4:3; 5:5), and love (2:7-8; 3:14; 4:7; 5:1).
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