Exploring 1 John - part 1

Scripture (referenced): 1 John 1:7–9; 1 John 2:1–2; 1 John 3:1–2, 9; 1 John 3:19–20; 1 John 4:18; 1 John 5:13

Scripture (inferred): John 1:12–13; Romans 8:1; Hebrews 10:22; Psalm 32:3–5

Themes: Assurance rather than fear; identity over behaviour; honesty versus pretence; sin as no longer defining identity; advocacy and security in Christ; love as the lens of the letter.

Keywords: assurance, 1 John, identity, confession, sin, advocate, love, fear, sonship