As we wrap up 1 John, we take a fresh look at John the Beloved. Why does it

matter that he saw himself as “the one Jesus loved”? Perhaps it’s connected

with the reality of the depth of God’s womb-like compassion for his

children…and that, says 1 John, is what we are! When we reflect on 1 John

in light of the gospel account of John, there’s a richness to the character

of Jesus that we see more clearly. We are invited to look closer at the

power of the Spirit, of testimony, and one final “p.s.” of 1 John 5.