Outline 1. The First Test of Fellowship ( 1:1–2:17 ) a. Understanding Christ and Sin ( 1:1–10 ) i. The Word of Life: Jesus Christ ( 1:1–4 ) ii. Walking in the Light: View of Sin ( 1:5–10 ) b. Outward Displays of Understanding ( 2:1–17 ) i. Jesus Our Advocate: Obedience ( 2:1–6 ) ii. Love Properly ( 2:7–17 ) 1. A New Commandment: Love One Another ( 2:7–14 ) 2. Do Not Love the World ( 2:15–17 ) 2. The Second Test of Fellowship ( 2:18–3:24 ) a. Understanding Antichrists ( 2:18–23 ) b. Outward Displays of Understanding ( 2:24–3:24 ) i. Remain in Christ: Do Not Be Deceived ( 2:24–29 ) ii. Children of God ( 3:1–24 ) 1. Practice Righteousness ( 3:1–10 ) 2. Love One Another ( 3:11–24 ) 3. The Third Test of Fellowship ( 4:1–21 ) a. Testing the Spirits ( 4:1–6 ) b. Outward Display of Understanding ( 4:7–21 ) i. Love Comes from God ( 4:7–10 ) ii. Love One Another ( 4:11–21 ) 4. The Fourth Test of Fellowship ( 5:1–21 ) a. Understanding Christ’s Victory ( 5:1–12 ) i. Overcoming the World ( 5:1–8 ) ii. God’s Testimony about His Son ( 5:9–12 ) b. Outward Displays of Understanding ( 5:13–21 ) i. Effective Prayer ( 5:13–17 ) ii. The True God ( 5:18–21 ) |
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