John ends his first letter by affirming that Jesus Christ has overcome the world, and so can we. No matter what our circumstances, we are victors in Christ!

John tells us that truth matters, and so does love. They are the two sides of the same coin. You can't have one without the other. If we don't love, we don't know God, because God is love.

John tells us that truth matters, and so does love. They are the two sides of the same coin. You can't have one without the other. If we don't love, we don't know God, because God is love.

God made us in HIs image, then re-makes us into the image of His Son Jesus Christ. But if we really love Jesus and are born again after His image, we will love what He loves and hate what He hates.

God made us in HIs image, then re-makes us into the image of His Son Jesus Christ. But if we really love Jesus and are born again after His image, we will love what He loves and hate what He hates.

John warns us not to rely on the things of this world for happiness and meaning in life. They cannot give these things and will one day pass away. Always look to Jesus Christ. Accept no substitute!

John warns us not to rely on the things of this world for happiness and meaning in life. They cannot give these things and will one day pass away. Always look to Jesus Christ. Accept no substitute!

Jesus not only paid for our sins with His blood, He also represents us before the bar of God's justice. He hasn't lost a case yet!

Jesus not only paid for our sins with His blood, He also represents us before the bar of God's justice. He hasn't lost a case yet!

God is light, and His light shines into our lives. Will we let Him probe the dark corners of our lives and repent of the sins He reveals? Or will we hide from the light because we love the darkness?