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1 John: Summary & Key Themes
1 John at a glance, before you read it.
| Written by | John (traditional) |
|---|---|
| Written to | believers |
| Type | Letter |
| Chapters | 5 |
| Position | Book 62 of 66 · book 23 of the New Testament |
Summary
John writes so that believers may know they have eternal life. God is light and God is love, and those who belong to Him walk in the light and love one another.
Main themes
- assurance
- God is love
- walking in the light
Key verse
We love him, because he first loved us.1 John 4:19 (KJV)
How to read 1 John
Read it in one or two sittings first; short letters were written to be read aloud in one go. Ask three questions as you go: what did this mean to the first readers, what does it show about God, and what does it ask of me?
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