John assures the believer that he needs nothing "extra" from God. Believers have everything in the gospel.

John assures the believer that he needs nothing "extra" from God. Believers have everything in the gospel.

John identifies those seducers who were attempting to lead the believers into error. He calls them antichrists and gives us characteristics so that we can identify who they are. When we know who is "anti" Christ, we have a test by which we can discern those who seek to lead us astray.

John identifies those seducers who were attempting to lead the believers into error. He calls them antichrists and gives us characteristics so that we can identify who they are. When we know who is "anti" Christ, we have a test by which we can discern those who seek to lead us astray.

John explains the love God hates and shows the dangers of falling into the love of the world. A life of loving the world is also evidence that one does not have fellowship with the Father

John explains the love God hates and shows the dangers of falling into the love of the world. A life of loving the world is also evidence that one does not have fellowship with the Father

John takes an aside to assure believers of their standing before Christ

John takes an aside to assure believers of their standing before Christ

John here gives the believers the test of love as a measure of Christian authenticity. The test is measuring God's work in His children, not how well His children are performing. Believers love the brethren.

John here gives the believers the test of love as a measure of Christian authenticity. The test is measuring God's work in His children, not how well His children are performing. Believers love the brethren.