1 John

A pastoral letter to reassure believers after some had left the church. John gives tests of real faith: believing that Jesus came in the flesh, obeying God, and loving one another, because God is love.

Author

Traditionally the apostle John

Written

About AD 85 to 95

Chapters

1. 11 John 1John proclaims what he has seen and touched: the Word of life. God is light. If we confess our sins, he is faithful to forgive.
2. 21 John 2Jesus is our advocate. Whoever says they know God must obey him and love others. Don’t love the world.
3. 31 John 3See what great love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God. Love in action and in truth.
4. 41 John 4Test the spirits. God is love. We love because he first loved us, and perfect love drives out fear.
5. 51 John 5Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God. Faith overcomes the world. You can know that you have eternal life.