1 John
New Testament · Catholic Epistles · 13 chapter studies + Overview
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- Intro 1 John - Overview An Orthodox reading of 1 John: manifested Life, apostolic communion, repentance, love, discernment, and confidence in the Son.
- 1 1 John 1:1-4 - The Life We Have Seen and Heard The eternal Life truly manifested in the flesh draws later hearers into apostolic communion with the Father and the Son, and into full joy.
- 1-2 1 John 1:5-2:2 - Confession in the Light God’s light draws sinners into confession, cleansing through Christ’s blood, and hope in the righteous Advocate who gives Himself for the world.
- 2 1 John 2:3-11 - Knowing God by Obedience and Love Knowing God becomes a kept word and a Christ-shaped walk; His old commandment shines anew in brother-love that clears the heart’s sight.
- 2 1 John 2:12-17 - Children, Fathers, Young Men, and a Passing World Forgiveness, knowledge of the Father, and the abiding word strengthen the Church to resist passing desire and do the will of God.
- 2 1 John 2:18-27 - Abiding in the Son in the Last Hour The Spirit’s anointing keeps the Church in the apostolic confession of the Son, whose promise to those who abide is eternal life.
- 2-3 1 John 2:28-3:3 - Children of God and the Hope of His Appearing The Father’s gift of divine childship becomes confidence at Christ’s appearing, hope of likeness by grace, and willing purification now.
- 3 1 John 3:4-10 - Born of God: Sin, Repentance, and Righteousness Christ appeared to remove sin and destroy the devil’s works; His abiding gift of new birth bears righteousness, repentance, and brotherly love.
- 3 1 John 3:11-24 - Love in Deed and Truth Christ’s laid-down life opens the heart to the brother in need, bringing love into deed, conscience into God’s truth, and prayer into the Spirit’s communion.
- 4 1 John 4:1-6 - Test the Spirits Without Fear Discernment tests spiritual claims by the Incarnate Son and apostolic witness, resting in God’s greater presence rather than fear.
- 4 1 John 4:7-21 - God Is Love: Love Perfected in Us The Father’s love revealed in His Son becomes mutual love, Spirit-given abiding, and confidence freed from tormenting fear.
- 5 1 John 5:1-5 - Faith That Overcomes the World New birth joins faith in the Son, love for God’s children, and obedience in the quiet victory that overcomes the world.
- 5 1 John 5:6-12 - The Witness of Water, Blood, and Spirit Water, blood, and Spirit bear converging witness to Jesus Christ, in whom the Father gives eternal life.
- 5 1 John 5:13-21 - Confidence in Prayer; Keep Yourselves from Idols Assurance in the Son becomes prayer, merciful intercession, watchful repentance, and worship guarded from idols.