1 John 1:1-4
1 John 1:1-4
I. The epistle begins with a declaration of the apostolic witness of Jesus Christ, the Word of life.
A. John begins this epistle as he began his gospel by setting forth Jesus Christ as the Word.
JOH 1:1-3.
B. The Word is the name of Jesus Christ’s divine nature as God. 1JO 5:7; REV 19:13.
C. The apostles were especially chosen witnesses of Jesus Christ.
MAR 3:14; JOH 15:27; ACT 10:40-41.
D. The Word became flesh and thus made Himself manifest to the senses of hearing, sight, and touch. J...