Old Testament |
1 John
The purpose of the apostle in his first letter is to declare the physical existence of the Lord Jesus Christ (or the Word of Life as John describes Him) to those to whom he writes, in order that they might be united in fellowship together with the Father and his Son Jesus Christ. He shows that the means of union with God are,
On the part of Christ -
1. His atoning work1 John 1:7, 2:2, 3:5, 4:10&14, 5:11-12
2. His advocacy 1 John 2:1
On the part of man -
1. Holiness 1 John 1:6
2. obedience 1 John 2:3
3. Purity 1 John 3:3
4. Faith 1 John 3:23, 4:3, 5:5
5. Love 1 John 2:7-8, 3:14, 4:7, 5:1
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