First Epistle of John, Lesson 1, 1 John 1:1-4
Channel: Galen Currah
Date: 2019-08-09

First Epistle of John — Lesson 1:1 John 1:1-4
With Dr Galen Currah
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August 2019

1. The English Standard Version text of 1 John 1:1-4.
2. The Greek text of the passage, noting variant readings from ancient manuscripts.
3. A sample outline of the passage for preachers and teachers.
4. Some phrases in the passage that have parallels in the Gospel of John.
5. Some important words from the passages and their historical meaning.
6. Some teachable observations and summaries that you might find helpful.
7. Some historical Christian doctrines that the passage contains.
8. Some suggestions for Christians who want to apply the passage in their life.

Part 1: Our Fellowship with God 1.1 - 2.17
I. The Word of Life 1.1-4
A. Origin of the Word of Life 1.1
    1. Evidence: tangible revelation
    2. Subject: the Logos that gives Life
B. Proclamation of the message 1.2
    1. Life everlasting
    2. From the Father
C. The apostolic message 1.3-4
    1. The Spoken Word 1.3
        a. For Christian fellowship
        b. For fellowship with God
            (1) With the Father (God invisible)
            (2) With the Son (Christ visible)
    2. The written Word 1.4
        a. Purpose: Complete joy
        b. Result: This epistle