John the Apostle
Tonight, in our Life Group, we’re beginning a study of the New Testament book of 1st John.
In every study of a book like this, I try to determine just why the author wanted to write the book in the first place. John makes this task easier: He tells us. Twelve times he prefaces a remark with the phrase “I am writing…” These can then be classified into seven distinct reasons for writing:
John is writing the letter to:
- proclaim the Glory of God and what was accomplished through the ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is emphatic that it wasn’t just a story or legend, that it was a matter of historical fact. (1:14)
- exhort his readers not to sin. (2:1)
- remind his readers to think “new” about “old.” (2:7)
- maintain continuity through a time of great change. 2:13-14)
- exhort readers to remain faithful to Christ. (2:21)
- warn readers about false teachers. (2:26)
- encourage readers to think eternally. (5:13)
Does this match with why you think John wrote the letter?
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