A warning is issued by John that not every spirit, prophet, pastor, or teacher that confesses Jesus Christ is actually born again and that many people abuse the gospel for their own benefit. 

John opines on the importance of love as a Christian. In fact, John obviously feels so strongly about the subject that he uses rather poignant language. 

Sinning as a child of God is the focal point of the opening of chapter three of the first Johannine epistle. 

Here John refers to the Big "A" AntiChrist and I discuss some of the Scriptures that give us information about him and the circumstances in which he will come.

The three different types of sin comprise these verses as John gives an exhortation to not love the world. 

At the heart of Christianity is the command to love both your neighbor but also fellow believers. John includes a tough rebuke that states that any believer who does not love his brother walks in darkness.

These verses contain some of strongest verses regarding the expected sanctification of believers. John states that a believer ought to walk the same as Jesus.

John addresses the importance of fellowship and confession of sins. Some of the most classic verses in the Bible are taken from the opening of this epistle. 

The Apostle John opens up his epistle with the declaration that the knowledge he has comes from first-hand experience with Jesus himself. John states that he has heard, seen and felt Jesus for himself. 

Many preachers and believers are uncomfortable when discussing sin. They don't like to talk about it. These verses discuss the importance of holding our brothers and sisters accountable.