Bible Dictionary
John, First Epistle of
The First Epistle of John declares the apostolic witness concerning the Word of Life and calls believers to fellowship with God. It emphasizes Christ’s atoning work, obedience, holiness, faith, purity, and love.
Biblical Usage
The epistle presents Christ’s atoning sacrifice and advocacy as the ground of union with God. It calls believers to walk in holiness, obey God, maintain purity, believe in Christ, and love one another.