NT: 1 John

Approximately when was 1 John written and who was the author?

Ca. AD 90-95, John

Mean theme of 1 John?

A recall to the fundamentals of the faith; (back to the basics)

Who was John? (1 John)

“living and abiding voice,” did evangelistic program in Asia Minor

Why was 1st John written?

To combat false teachers in the church who threatened to destroy the fundamentals of the faith

1 John 1; Main themes?

• Introduction, the incarnate word

• God is Light

1 John 2; Main themes?

• Christ is our Advocate

• Do not love the world

• The promise of eternal life

1 John 3; Main themes?

• Children of God love one another

1 John 4; Main themes?

• Testing the spirits

• God is Love

1 John 5; Main themes?

• Overcoming the world

• This is written that you may know

How many chapters are in 1 John?

5