A historical introduction to the epistles, a discussion of its authenticity, theme, and setting.
a. Introduction 1:1â4
Who is the âweâ in 1:1? What does this tell us about the authority of this epistle?
What is it that was âfrom the beginningâ? (1:1) How is this opening similar to the opening of Johnâs Gospel?
What is the âWord of Lifeâ? (1:1)
This letter was written to counter an early form of Gnosticism. How does 1:2 speak against this teaching? (q.v. John 1:14)
According to 1:3, what is the basis of Christian fellowship? Distributed by Tubemogul.
