New Testament · 5 chapters
1 John.
First John connects knowing God with trust in Jesus, obedience, and love for one another. It offers assurance while exposing the inconsistency of claiming fellowship with God and persisting in hatred or deception.
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Chapter 1.
The message of life is grounded in testimony about Jesus and fellowship with God. Walking in the light includes honest confession rather than denial of sin.
Read chapter 29 versesChapter 2.
Jesus is presented as advocate, and knowing him is connected with obedience and love. Warnings about worldliness and deceptive teachers call for remaining in the received message.
Read chapter 24 versesChapter 3.
Being God’s children carries hope and a call to righteous conduct. Love is defined through Christ’s self-giving and expressed in practical care rather than words alone.
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The community is urged to test spiritual claims by their confession of Jesus. God’s initiating love becomes the foundation for loving one another without fear.
Read chapter 21 versesChapter 5.
Faith in Jesus, love, and obedience are held together, supported by God’s testimony concerning his Son. The letter closes with assurance, prayer, and a warning against idols.
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