To know Christ is to know life.

Overview

• 1 John was written by one of Jesus’ first disciples, closest friends, and earliest pastors. 
• John wrote this letter due to concern over the spiritual conditions of those within the church.
• The goal of studying this book is that you are sure about Jesus and where you stand with Him.

Incarnation (1:1-2)

• The eternal Son of God actually invaded this world as a physical man to rescue us.
• Jesus was not diminished divinity or heightened humanity.

Fellowship (1:3)

• Jesus calls us to belong to somebody more than just believe in something.
• Christianity doesn’t work as an isolated faith.

Joy (1:4)

• Jesus didn’t come so we could settle for a mediocre, miserable existence.
• Truly following Jesus alongside other disciples could never be categorized as an ordinary life.

Evaluate: How much joy and purpose does Jesus honestly bring to your daily life?