The Word of Life 1 John 1:1-4

Author: John, the Apostle

Date Written: 80-95 A.D.

Audience: Churches in Asia Minor (Modern Day Turkey)

“Christianity stands or falls on the person and work of Jesus Christ.”
— Danny Akin, 1 John: Christ-Centered Exposition

1. Our faith is . (vv. 1-2)

“Many are willing to believe in Christ if he remains a merely spiritual reality. But when we preach that Christ has become a particular man in a particular place, issues particular commands and dying on a particular cross exposing the particular sins of our particular lives, then the preaching ceases to be acceptable to many.” — John Piper, Eternal Life

2. Our faith is a (v. 3)

3. Our faith brings as we live it out. (v. 4)

“These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.”               John 15:11

“Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” John 16:24

Read for next week: 1 John 1:5-10