1 John
A letter of intimate spiritual guidance focusing on the themes of light, love, and truth. John writes to assure believers of their salvation and to combat early Gnostic heresies that denied the Incarnation.
Author: St. John the Apostle · Written: c. 90-100 AD
🎯Key Themes
⭐Famous Verses
1 John 1:9
“If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing.”
1 John 4:8
“Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love.”
1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear.”
📝Summary & Overview
John writes with pastoral tenderness to believers he calls 'my children.' He establishes tests of authentic faith: walking in the light (moral test), loving one another (relational test), and confessing Christ came in the flesh (doctrinal test). His declaration 'God is love' is one of the most quoted statements in Scripture.
📚Book Details
Author
St. John the Apostle
Written
c. 90-100 AD
Testament
New Testament
Category
Catholic Epistles
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