New Testament · Book 62 of 66

The Book of 1 John

5 Chapters

105 Verses

5 Key Themes

3 Famous Verses

1 John is the apostle of love's late-life letter — written so believers can know they have eternal life. God is light; God is love; perfect love drives out fear. Its tests are simple and searching: walk in the light, love one another, confess sin and find Him faithful to forgive.

Key Themes in 1 John

Assurance of salvationGod is loveConfession & cleansingPerfect love casts out fearOvercoming the world

Most Famous Verses in 1 John

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive.

1 John 4:19 →

We love because He first loved us.

Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.

All 5 Chapters of 1 John

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Prayers Inspired by 1 John

✦ Prayer for Love

✦ Prayer for Forgiveness

✦ Prayer for Fear

✦ Prayer for Identity in Christ

✦ Prayer for Salvation

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Collins Asein · Christian Author & Faith Technologist

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