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John, The First Epistle General Of

Scripture • New Testament
The First General Epistle of John teaches that fellowship with God rests on Christ’s atoning sacrifice and advocacy, and that genuine faith is shown through holiness, obedience, purity, faith, and love.
Biblical Usage
The epistle joins Christ’s saving work with the believer’s obedient and holy life. It gives particular prominence to love as the characteristic of those who belong to God.
Scripture References
1 John 1:1-4 1 John 1:7 1 John 2:2 1 John 3:5 1 John 4:10 1 John 4:14 1 John 5:6 1 John 2:1 1 John 1:6 1 John 2:3 1 John 3:3 1 John 3:23 1 John 4:3 1 John 5:5 1 John 2:7 1 John 3:14 1 John 4:7 1 John 5:1
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