Introduction
Hebrews 5:11-14What is I John about?
Determining the meaning
Commentary, workbook?Read, read, read, read, read the text.Ephesians 3:4Gathering evidence: objective, empirical
Hear, see, looked upon, touched – I John 1:1The best evidence we have for God is Jesus. John 14:9Fellowship possible – I John 1:2-4Sin
All are sinners – I John 1:8, 10What it is – I John 3:4; 5:17 – unrighteousness, lawlessnessTwo types of walking – I John 1:6, 7 – walking in light and darknessHow to avoid – I John 3:6, 9; 5:18 – get away from sin!Provisions for – I John 3:5; 1:7; 2:2; 4:10Consequences of – I John 3:6, 8, 10When we sin – I John 1:9; 2:1