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An Exegesis of 1 John 1:5-10 Introduction The author of 1 John refutes certain false teachings while upholding the truth that Jesus Christ came in the flesh. In particular, in 1 John 1:5-10, he addresses two main issues of false teaching: indifference of moral conduct in regard to spiritual communion with God; and denying
1 John 1:5.—The first part of the epistle begins here. It is directed against the Gnostic teaching, that to a man of enlightenment all conduct is morally indifferent.
3 cze 2012 · The paper begins with an introduction, then goes into the historical and literary contexts of when 1 John was written, then moves to an overview, and then to the main portion of the actual exegesis which is written in a commentary style, addressing each verse in depth.
1 John 1:5-10. Wednesday Evening Bible Study. January 14, 1998. Introduction. John, the aging apostle has written a letter to the church at large. One of the issues he’s dealing with is the doctrine of the Gnostics, of which there were two versions.
So John turns his readers back to the wonderful character of God and expands their understanding of what it means that He is light. God is faithful, just, forgiving, and cleansing. Apparently then, it is not our job to make ourselves righteous.
Introduction to 1 John When Jesus to earth, He came not only to live a life, but to give life: "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." - Jhn 10:10. The Gospel of John was designed to produce faith so that we might have life (Jhn 20:30-31).
1 John 1 sets the foundation for the Apostle John’s first epistle, speaking passionately about fellowship with God and Jesus Christ. The chapter emphasizes God’s nature as light and the vital necessity for Christians to live and walk in this light, confessing their sins and seeking forgiveness.
