Introduction to the book of 1 john

Read 1 john introduction commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. He is god revealed to manthe expression of godso that we might see him and believe. This summary of the book of 1 john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 john. Various people have been proposed as the author of this epistle. Introduction to 1 john by matthew henry blue letter bible. The earliest identification of him comes from the church fathers. This is an introduction to the book of 1 john, and what you can expect from the miniseries. Although the first epistle of john does not bear any authors name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle john is.

Introduction to 1 john bible exposition commentary. Although 1 john does not exhibit some of the general characteristics of an epistle common to that time e. The opening verses beautifully describe jesus as the word. Unlike most nt letters, 1 john does not tell us who its author is. Org videos first john is the longest of the apostle johns three inspired letters. Polycarp, the disciple of john epistle to the philippians, 7, quotes 1 john 4. The book of 1 john seems to be a summary that assumes the readers knowledge of the gospel as written by john and offers certainty for their faith in christ. It has no traditional introduction from whom, to whom. Introduction to 1 john the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Intro to 1 john biblica the international bible society. Introduction to the gospel of john study resources. Confess the son and listen to the apostles 1 john 2.

The predominant theme in the book of john is the revelation of god to man through his living illustrationjesus christ, the word made flesh. Father is used times and little children is used 11 times. In this epistle the apostle john addressed the dangerous spread of apostate influences in the. John also wrote the fourth gospel and the book of revelation. Faith creates confidence and understanding 1 john 5. Johns first epistle teaches that while it is important. Bible study introduction to the book of 1 john learn religions. John recognized that love comes from god, and he encouraged the believers to love one another 1 john 4. The book of 1 john contains some of the bibles most beautiful descriptions of god and his unfailing love. Outline of the book of 1 john god is light, and love is the supreme commandment 1 john 1. Book of first john overview insight for living ministries. The first epistle indicates that the readers were confronted with the error of gnosticism, which became a more serious problem in the second century.