1 John

John testifies as an eyewitness to the Word of life and urges believers to walk in God’s light—confessing sins for cleansing—so fellowship with the Father, the Son, and one another may be complete.

Christ is our righteous Advocate; those who know Him keep His commandments, love rather than hate, reject the world’s lusts, and stand firm against antichrists by the Spirit’s anointing.

Beholding the Father’s love, believers are God’s children now; therefore they practice righteousness, refuse habitual sin, and show genuine love in actions and truth, which assures their hearts before God.

Christians must test the spirits, for false prophets deny Jesus come in the flesh; true believers know God—who is love—so perfect love casts out fear and requires loving one’s brother.

Faith in Jesus as the Son of God overcomes the world; the Spirit, water, and blood testify to Him, giving believers assurance of eternal life, confidence in prayer, protection from evil, and a final warning to keep from idols.