1 John - Introduction

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1 John is similar to the Gospel of John in style, vocabulary, theology and purpose.

General Epistles

Part 8

V. 1 John (part 1)

A. Introduction

1. Authorship

a. Attributed to the apostle John

b. Similarities to the gospel of John

i. Style

ii. Vocabulary

iii. Theology

iv. Purpose

2. Date

3. Audience

4. Purpose

a. Address Christological errors

b. Address ethical errors

5. Outline

a. Preface (1:1-4)

b. Live in the Light (1:5-2:29)

c. Live as children of God (3:1-5:13)

d. Christian Confidence (5:14-21)