Introduction

  • Hebrews 5:11-14

What is I John about?

Determining the meaning

  • Commentary, workbook?
  • Read, read, read, read, read the text.
  • Ephesians 3:4

Gathering evidence: objective, empirical

  • Hear, see, looked upon, touched – I John 1:1
    • The best evidence we have for God is Jesus. John 14:9
  • Fellowship possible – I John 1:2-4

Sin

  • All are sinners – I John 1:8, 10
  • What it is – I John 3:4; 5:17 – unrighteousness, lawlessness
  • Two types of walking – I John 1:6, 7 – walking in light and darkness
  • How to avoid – I John 3:6, 9; 5:18 – get away from sin!
  • Provisions for – I John 3:5; 1:7; 2:2; 4:10
  • Consequences of – I John 3:6, 8, 10
  • When we sin – I John 1:9; 2:1