Our author is writing to a band of believers—who came out of Judaism and

into Christianity. And as he opens this letter, he has one main intent: to

re-introduce them to Jesus. This isn’t their introduction into the faith.

They have been established in the gospel for some time.

But they need to hear it again. They need to hear the old, old story. They

need to be refreshed in contemplating freshly the excellencies of Jesus

again. They need to reflect on the One in whom they had placed their faith.

They need to see again that Jesus is a sure and steady anchor for their

souls.

And so, he opens this letter by stating that God is a talker… who has

spoken to us.