Studies in 1 John

Detailed Studies

These messages on 1 John were presented at WIBC starting in January 2025.

Each section heading in the column "Outline and Full Notes" is linked to a written exposition of the section, which provides a commentary on the book.

Outline and Notes
Audio Recordings and Charts
Introduction and Chapter 1
We compare John's gospel and first epistle, with regard to their subject matter and purpose, and study the first major section, on our fellowship with God and with one another
Introduction, Introduction to 1 John | Charts
1:1-4, John Describes his Subject | Charts
1:5-2:2, Three Kinds of Sin | Charts
1:9-2:2, Dark Sin | Charts
Body
The main body of 1 John consists of three panels. Each panel presents the three signs of eternal life: righteousness, love, and belief that Jesus is the Son of God.

Notes on the first panel
Notes on the second panel
Notes on the third panel
2:3-6, The Sign of Righteousness | Charts
2:6-11, Dwelling in Christ and the Old-New Commandment | Charts
2:8-14, Walking in the Light of Love | Charts
2:13-17, Fathers, Young Men, and the World | Charts
2:17-20, The Sign of Belief | Charts
2:20-28, The Spirit's Teaching | Charts


Study Questions on 1 John


Other Materials

These notes provide a high-level outline of 1 John.

Here is a study by Biju Philip on the Love of God in 1 John.


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