Study Of 1 John
By Pastor Dave Farmer
Article Summary of 1 John
#1 Introduction To First John - Click Here Revised 12/2/19 - Added a third purpose for Epistle.
This is the introduction to the Epistle of 1 John. If you want to live the Christian Way of Life in a way that is pleasing to our Heavenly Father, this is written for you. Revised 10/23/20 - Added a survey of The Person John Is Writing About.
#2 Fighting Against Gnosticism Part 1 Click Here
We are exploring the question, "What Think Ye Of Christ?"
#3 Fighting Against Gnosticism Part 2 Click Here
Exposing the fundamental errors of Gnosticism.
#4 Fighting Against Gnosticism Part 3 Click Here
Who are the apostates and who are the apologists?
#5 The Prologue of 1 John - Part 1 Click Here
This article looks at John's opening statement, "What was from the beginning."
#6 The Prologue of 1 John - Part 2 Click Here
He is real! He is not a ghost. John gives four proofs of our Lord Jesus Christ's humanity.
#7 The Prologue of 1 John - Part 3 - Click Here
The unspoken antecedent of the relative pronoun is given a name, "The Logos of Eternity."
#8 The Prologue of 1 John - Part 4 - Click Here
The Revelation of the Logos of Eternal Life - 1 John 1:2
#9 The Prologue of 1 John - Part 5 - Click Here
Passing on the Truth -1 John 1:3
#10 The Prologue of John - Part 6 - Click Here
The Demand for special revelation - 1 John 1:4
#11 The Commentary on 1 John 1:5 - Part A Click Here
A Brief Addendum on what God is like?
#12 The Commentary on 1 John 1:5 - Part B Click Here
God is Holy in that He is Transcendent and Sovereign above all.
#13 The Commentary on 1 John 1:5 - Part C Click Here
Three Facts of Holiness that you will never want to forget.
#14 The Commentary on 1 John 1:5 - Part D Click Here
Holiness is a quality that God desires to see in us.
#15 The Commentary on 1 John 1:5 - Part E Click Here
The basic principles of fellowship is explained.
#16 The Commentary on 1 John 1:5 - Part F Click Here
The Barriers to fellowship is explained.
#17 The First False Claim - Part 1- 1 John 1:6 Click Here
The Denial that sin breaks our fellowship with God.
#18 The First False Claim - Part 2 -1 John 1:6 Click Here
The Denial that sin breaks our fellowship with God.
#19 The First False Claim - Part 3 - 1 John 1:6 Click Here
This lesson contains case studies of believers and unbelievers walking in darkness.
#20 The First False Claim - Part 4 -1 John 1:7 Click Here
Fellowship Illustrations Click Here
#21 The Second False Claim - Part 1 -1 John 1:8 Click Here
The error that denies we have a sin nature is exposed.
#22 The Second False Claim - Part 2 - 1 John 1:9 Click Here
A pathway to be restored to fellowship, after we have sinned, is described.
#23 The Third False Claim - Part 1 Click Here
A look at the Alleged Claim and the Admonishing Censure.
#24 The Third False Claim - Part 2 Click Here
The Doctrine of the Advocacy of Christ.
#25 The Third False Claim - Part 3 Click Here
The Doctrine of Propitiation Click Here
Supporting Exegesis of Romans 3:25,26 Click here; Hebrews 2:15,16 Click here.
#26 The Third False Claim - Part 4 Click Here
The Doctrine of Unlimited Atonement Click Here
Appendixes
Exegesis of 1 John 1:1 Click Here Revised July 17, 2019
Exegesis of 1 John 1:2 Click Here Revised Oct 1, 2019
Exegesis of 1 John 1:3 Click Here Revised October 8, 2019
Exegesis of 1 John 1:4 Click Here
Exegesis of 1 John 1:5 Click Here
Exegesis of 1 John 1:6 Click Here
Exegesis of 1 John 1:7 Click Here
Exegesis of 1 John 1:8 Click Here
Exegesis of 1 John 1:9 Click Here
Exegesis of 1 John 1:10 Click Here
Exegesis of 1 John 2:1 Click Here
Exegesis of 1 John 2:2 Click Here
Exegesis of 1 John 2:3 Click Here
Abbreviations and Acknowledgments Click Here