The First Letter of John
Many people claim God’s name, but how do we know who to trust? How can we know if we know Christ?
If you’ve ever had these questions, you aren’t the first. The letter of 1 John addresses an early Christian congregation that experienced theological conflict and was figuring out who to trust. At that difficult time, John wrote to remind them of three essentials: the incarnation, obedience, and love. Like a spirograph, 1 John goes around and around, repeating these themes. The result is a complex and beautiful picture of life in Christ.
As we study in 1 John, here are some resources to deepen your connection to the scripture:
The Letters of John by N. T. Wright
The Letters of John: An Introduction and Commentary by John Stott
Homilies on the First Epistle of John by Saint Augustine
Week 5 | july 13, 2025: 1 John 2:18-27
Scripture reading | Livestream recording
Week 4 | july 6, 2025: 1 John 2:15-17
Scripture reading | Livestream recording
Week 3 | june 29, 2025: 1 John 2:3-11
Scripture reading | Livestream recording
Week 2 | june 22, 2025: 1 John 1:5-2:2
Scripture reading | Livestream recording
Week 1 | june 15, 2025: 1 John 1:1-4
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