John said, that which we have seen and heard we declare. The Apostle John deals with his various main subjects (life eternal, brotherly love, practical righteousness) at times more than once in an extremely simple way of expression but with great solemnity. and--as the result of "walking in the light, as He is in the light." www.easyenglish.bible. Bible Commentaries. we have not sinned--referring to the commission of actual sins, even after regeneration and conversion; whereas in 1 John 1:8 , "we have no sin," refers to the present GUILT remaining (until cleansed) from the actual sins committed, and to the SIN of our corrupt old nature still adhering to us. This logic is simply explained in the following two examples: The second part of the sentence contains one of many possible evidences and to turn the sentence round would be non-sensical: "Who cannot speak is dead". For it is not sufficient to give a lip-service only. The First Epistle does not bear any indication of an author nor of an addressee. The apostle directs to the atonement of Christ for help against sinful infirmities. Faith realizes what we have not seen as spiritually visible; not till by faith we too have seen, do we know all the excellency of the true Solomon. sinned" brings down the commission of sins to the present time, not merely sins committed before, but since, conversion. It is rather a fundamental statement on the nature of a man born of God who is, therefore, able to live a life according to God. Although the First Epistle of John does not bear any author's name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle John is the author of this epistle as well as of the fourth gospel. BROTHERLY LOVE THE ESSENCE OF TRUE RIGHTEOUSNESS. The beginning of John 1:1 is profound: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Other oldest manuscripts and versions read "OUR joy," namely, that our joy may be filled full by bringing you also into fellowship with the Father and Son. His forgiving us our sins and cleansing us, &c. is in furtherance of the ends of His eternal faithfulness and justice. As the Son announced the message heard from the Father as His apostle, so the Son's apostles announce what they have heard from the Son. Structure. Robert Bryce. that eternal life--Greek, "the life which is eternal." All the resources for spiritual victory are ours in Jesus Christ and that resource is … The authority of manuscripts and versions on both sides here is almost evenly balanced. Observe, "sin" is in the singular; "(confess our) sins" ( 1 John 1:9 ) in the plural. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. . It could mean that the people respected him as amature man. 1:1; 2:7.13.14.24; 3:11; compare with 2 John 1:5-6). To confess our need of cleansing from present sin is essential to "walking in the light"; so far is the presence of some sin incompatible with our in the main "walking in light." At the same time he refers to the tests by which one can recognize whether someone has true life of God. If we turn the sentence round it becomes evident: "One who has no possessions is poor.". 3. The repetition of "with" before the "Son," distinguishes the persons, while the fellowship or communion with both Father and Son, implies their unity. Words in boxes are from the Bible. This is where the love of God to lost sinners was revealed in giving His own Son. This commentary has been through Advanced Checking.. Recipients, Author and Time of Writing. Here it means that the writer is a leader in the church. . of--"concerning"; following "heard." March 2010. The essence of the Christian life. 3:2.21; 4:1.7.11) testify the affection connecting the author with the recipients of the epistle. Compare Ephesians 5:8 Ephesians 5:11-14 . Thus only will the genuineness of our confession be seen. . 1 John 5, William Barclay's Daily Study Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the New Testament, the result of Barclay's dedicated work We are "partakers of the divine nature." Compare 1 John 1:9 , "cleanse us from all unrighteousness," a further step besides "forgiving us our sins." God is light--What light is in the natural world, that God, the source of even material light, is in the spiritual, the fountain of wisdom, purity, beauty, joy, and glory. "WE WALK"; "God is (essentially in His very nature as 'the light,' 1 John 1:5 ) in the light." The author calls himself an eyewitness of Jesus' life (chapter 1:1-3) and expresses himself with the authority of a respected, elder spiritual leader. "Heard," namely, from Christ Himself, including all Christ's teachings about Himself. There is no middle road for John between light and darkness, truth and lie, life and death. 6. say--profess. we--apostles. The first speaks of God's holiness, truth and righteousness and the second of His grace and mercy. . Declare is the general term; write is the particular ( 1 John 1:4 ). That which we have seen and heard--resumed from 1 John 1:1 , wherein the sentence, being interrupted by 1 John 1:2 , parenthesis, was left incomplete. This is why some have suggested that it is no epistle but a written sermon (or homily) or tract. faithful--to His own promises; "true" to His word. John: John tells the Good News about Jesus - by Marion Adams. It is not added "and with the Holy Ghost"; for it is by the Holy Ghost or Spirit of the Father and Son in us, that we are enabled to have fellowship with the Father and Son (compare 1 John 3:24 ). Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: a. Jesus spoke these words: The Bible … 1. Contents, style and language of these two books are very similar. But the believer hates, confesses, and longs to be delivered from all sin, which is darkness. looked upon . (chap. The frequent address "children" (chap. He calls us his children. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. Audio & Video Commentaries. Galatians: Christ has made us Free - by Helen Pocock ... Study Guide for John 1 [A new version of this page can be found here] The Word and the Witness. The first epistle does not mention any addressees. . John himself had leaned on Jesus' breast at the last supper. At the start of the letter, the writer calls himself the‘*elder’. Hilda Bright. As the epistle of Jude so John's First Epistle address all believers. which--Greek, "the which." The difficult statements of First John are always sentences of the second type. He Himself is ours; He in us and we in Him. John 1:2-3, Note). Compare John 13:10 , Greek, "He that has been bathed, needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit." "They who defend their sins, will see in the great day whether their sins can defend them." Luke: Luke's Good News [or download in RTF format] A Bible text and commentary on Luke's Gospel. The Gospel of John Verse by Verse Bible Study The Word was God (John 1:1-18) - Jesus was both the Word, and God. The Word was with God and was truly God. An EasyEnglish Bible Version and Commentary (2800 word vocabulary) on the Book of Ezra. John 14, Coffman Commentaries on the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. we have fellowship one with another--and of course with God (to be understood from 1 John 1:6 ). ", Here both parts of the sentence are identical in contents. just--Not merely the mercy, but the justice or righteousness of God is set forth in the redemption of the penitent believer in Christ. . Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. My little children--The diminutive expresses the tender affection of an aged pastor and spiritual father. Words in boxes are from the Bible. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. lie--( 1 John 2:4 ). God does not make the believer sin. As the Epistle begins, so it ends with "eternal life," which we shall ever enjoy with, and in, Him who is "the life eternal." 8. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. (Psalms 85:10), 1 John 1:1-4 Introduction: The Word of Life, 1 John 1:5-10; 1 John 2:1-12 Characteristics of True Fellowship with God, 1 John 2:28-29; 1 John 3; 1 John 4:1-6 Characteristics of the Children of God, To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Although the First Epistle of John does not bear any author's name it was never seriously doubted that the apostle John is the author of this epistle as well as of the fourth gospel. Keep yourselves from idols - From all worship of false gods, from all worship of images or of any creature, and from every inward idol; from loving, desiring, fearing anything more than God. 4:1-3) and the necessity of a life of faith in practical righteousness and brotherly love. In very simple English (1200 word vocabulary). In other words, I'm gonna talk about the god that I know; and so will we. It could meanthat the person was old. www.easyenglish.bible. Appropriate to John's contemplative character. Each localchurch had its leaders who were the ‘elders’. An EasyEnglish Bible Version and Commentary (2800 word vocabulary) on Mark’s Gospel. 2:7; 3:13) and "beloved" (chap. If sin is inevitable for us, it is not because God has decreed that we must sin. That you may not sin: This is God’s desire for the believer. The logic of such a sentence is that it does not bear any similarity to a Christian's practical state. 507 Cf. He expresses the personal assurance of faith by frequently repeating the words "we know" (chap. John does not describe the practical life of every individual Christian (which life, sad to say, often differs from this) but he lays down divine principles (see paragraph 3.a. 1 John 2:1,2 Christ is our advocate with the Father, and a. propitiation for the sins of the whole world. Christ's blood is the cleansing mean, whereby gradually, being already justified and in fellowship with God, we become clean from all sin which would mar our fellowship with God. 1 Think about how much God the Father loves us. Without having fellowship with God there can be no true and Christian fellowship one with another (compare 1 John 1:3 ). It also shows the features of this life in its practical realisation in the believers: righteousness and brotherly love. the blood of Jesus . Written by … With his epistle John wants to strengthen the simplest believer in his faith and to give him a divinely sure foundation and an effective weapon for the battle against false doctrine. Mark’s Good News. Further references are made by Irenaeus (around 140 to 202 AC), Clemens of Alexandria (around 150 to 215 AC), Tertullian (around 160 to 220 AC), Papias (around 65 to 150 AC according to Eusebius) and the Muratori Canon (end of 2nd century). Salem Media Group. 2 Corinthians: God shows his Power when we are Weak - by Philip Smith. 2:1.12.28; 3:7.18; 4:4; 5:21; Greek teknion: properly "dear child") and "little children" (chap. It is probably not possible to state whether the Epistle or the Gospel of John has been written first. that ye also may have fellowship with us--that ye also who have not seen, may have the fellowship with us which we who have seen enjoy; what that fellowship consists in he proceeds to state, "Our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son." Greetings and other personal messages are missing also. Home >> Bible Studies >> 1, 2, and 3 John Studies >> 1 John 3:11-24 These small group studies of 1 John contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. Seeing is a more convincing proof than hearing of; handling, than even seeing. Because of that, they do not understand who we are. The words of the psalmist do already point to it: "Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other." heard . and the power of Satan and the world. walk--in inward and outward action, whithersoever we turn ourselves [BENGEL]. Subject and contents of the epistle are summarized in the following words: "And this is the record that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. was manifested--who had previously been "with the Father." Some oldest manuscripts omit "Christ"; others retain it. This 25 part expository study of 1 John was preached at Flagstaff Christian Fellowship in 2005-06. Verse 1. Terms such as. 3:1.10; 5:2; Greek tekna theou: "children of God"). have fellowship with him--( 1 John 1:3 ). Nothing was made without the Word. As all material life and growth depends on light, so all spiritual life and growth depends on GOD. . Instead of a formal, John adopts a virtual address (compare 1 John 1:4 ). "John's Divine Logic"). "Have heard . (15-23) They are encouraged to stand fast in faith and holiness. The beginning of Genesis 1:1 is simple: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Modern criticism tends to suggest that the epistle was written either by a "presbyter called John" or by a student of the apostle John. Christ Himself was the embodiment of "the message," representing fully in all His sayings, doings, and sufferings, Him who is LIGHT. The aim of the epistle is expressed in chapter 5:13: "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.". This seminary-level study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. "One who is poor does not have any possessions. . handled--a series rising in gradation. IF WE WOULD HAVE FELLOWSHIP WITH HIM, WE MUST WALK IN LIGHT, AS HE IS LIGHT. True faith. The absolute statements of this epistle cause many a difficulty to the reader. Romans: Paul's letter to the Romans - by Hilda Bright and Keith Simons. Both characteristics of God stand always in total agreement to each other. 1 Corinthians: Servants of Christ - by Hilda Bright. From the very beginning the Word was with God. This proves against Socinians he is here speaking of the personal incarnate Word, not of Christ's teaching from the beginning of His official life. seen . John contrasts these attacks of the Christian faith with the facts of salvation. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. But the writer was an *elder overall the churches in a large area.Much of this letter is like John’s first letter. To wish joy to the reader was the ancient customary address. They were fully revealed in Christ, the Son of God: "Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ" (John 1:17). 2:18-23), the incarnation of the Eternal Son (chap. First division of the body of the Epistle declare--Greek, "announce"; report in turn; a different Greek word from 1 John 1:3 . "Seen," namely, His glory, as revealed in the Transfiguration and in His miracles; and His passion and death in a real body of flesh and blood. It is the beginning of Genesis 1:1 and John 1:1, the beginning there was before there was anything, when all there existed was God. Contrast the wisest of the heathen feeling after (the same Greek as here; groping after WITH THE HANDS") if haply they might find God (see Acts 17:27 ). As God here, so Christ, in 1 John 2:8 , is called "the true light." "Heard" is the verb most applying to the purpose of the Epistle, namely the truth which John had heard concerning the Word of life, that is, (Christ) the Word who is the life. The first verses of the Epistle show a certain parallelism with the opening statements of John's gospel. (The quotation is not explicitly attributed to John, though.) (1a) Introduction. Many a reader has difficulties with this abstract way of presenting and considering as they cannot bring these abstract statements in line with their practical experiences. He that is born of God sinneth not, 1 John 5:18. DISTINGUISHING MARKS OF THE CHILDREN OF GOD AND THE CHILDREN OF THE DEVIL. One example is: "Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin." When that happens we need to go to the filling station which is the bible; we need a refill from the … Bultmann, The Johannine Epistles, 61-62, and Marshall, The Epistles of John, 204, n.3. The First Epistle of John shows the revelation of this life in those who believe in the Son of God. . Gospel of John - Verse-by-verse Bible study and in-depth commentary of the Book of John in plain English for everyone to understand. The perfect "have . 4:8.16). Many researchers, however, take the recipients to be among the Christians in Minor Asia; but the epistle bears a universal character. He often refers to the introductory words "If we say..." (chap. He had been with God since the beginning, and all things had been created through Him. The first to cite from John's First Epistle is Polycarp of Smyrna (around 70 to 155 AC) who himself knew John personally. i. A Bible commentary on Mark's Gospel, without translated Bible text. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The sentence begun in 1 John 1:1 is broken off by the parenthetic 1 John 1:2, and is resumed at 1 John 1:3 with the repetition of some words from 1 John 1:1. God's promises of mercy, to which He is faithful, are in accordance with His justice. Behold --calling attention, as to some wonderful exhibition, little as the world sees to admire. Parallel to 1 John 1:8 . In connection with John's gospel all of this points to the Apostle John as author of the epistle (compare with notes on John's Gospel). we make him a liar--a gradation; 1 John 1:6 , "we lie"; 1 John 1:8 , "we deceive ourselves"; worst of all, "we make Him a liar," by denying His word that all men are sinners (compare 1 John 5:10 ). And with this Word, God created all things. 3,4. These difficulties disappear, however, if one understands the "divine logic" behind these absolute statements. Our rejection of "His word" in respect to our being sinners, implies as the consequence our rejection of His word and will revealed in the .law and Gospel as a whole; for these throughout rest on the fact that we have sinned, and have sin. That which was --not "began to be," but was essentially ( Greek, " een, " not " egeneto ") before He was manifested ( 1 John 1:2 ); answering to "Him that is from the beginning " ( 1 John 2:13 ); so John's Gospel, John 1:1 , "In the beginning was the … show--Translate as in 1 John 1:3 , "declare" (compare 1 John 1:5 ). b. 2:18; 4:3), that is forerunners of the great opponent of Christ in the last days after the rapture of the church (compare with 2 Thessalonians 2; Revelation 13:11 ff; Revelation 19:20). So 2 John 1:12 , "your" in oldest manuscripts. . The two facts are the constant presence of the true Light, and the creation of the world by Him. In addition, the Epistle contains a third expression indicating the relation between God and his children (chap. In Him is life, and that life is the light of the world. All rights reserved. John nowhere uses the term "Gospel"; but the witness or testimony, the word, the truth, and here the message. Proverbs 8:23 , "I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was." deceive ourselves--We cannot deceive God; we only make ourselves to err from the right path. 7. 5:11.12). 2. He is speaking not of justification through His blood once for all, but of the present sanctification ("cleanseth" is present tense) which the believer, walking in the light and having fellowship with God and the saints, enjoys as His privilege. the truth--( 1 John 2:4 ). 506 See the discussion of major divisions in 1 John in the previous section “Structure and Purpose of 1 John.”. Faith applies the cleansing, purifying blood. 1. (Compare John 4:36 , end; Philippians 2:2 , "Fulfil ye my joy," Philippians 2:16 , 4:1 , 2 John 1:8 ). Not yet has thy life become perfectly light, as sins are still in thee, but yet thou hast already begun to be illuminated, because there is in thee confession of sins" [AUGUSTINE]. John tells the Good News about Jesus. no darkness at all--strong negation; Greek, "No, not even one speck of darkness"; no ignorance, error, untruthfulness, sin, or death. Spirit ought to have felt and known His presence. Thus the antithesis is between "we" (apostles and eye-witnesses) and "your." As does the Epistle of James this Epistle does not contain a perceptible logical structure of thoughts. 1 John 3:1-24 . By the epistle we learn that towards the end of the first century heretics arose among the Christians who denied the divine sonship of Christ (chap. the before-mentioned ( 1 John 1:1 ) life which was with the Father "from the beginning" (compare John 1:1 ). (12-14) All are cautioned against the love of this world, and against errors. do not--in practice, whatever we say. the truth--( Ephesians 4:21 , John 3:21 ). The end for which St. John writes these things, 1 John 5:13-16. 2:3.5.18.20.21.29; 3:2.5.14.15; 5:2.13.15.18.19.20). The world, then, in its highest creature man, with spiritual power for seeing the true Light, ought to have recognised Him. And we really have become children of God. Believers enjoy the fellowship OF, but not WITH, the Holy Ghost. . A word list at the end explains words with a *star by them. This proves the distinctness of the First and Second Persons in the one Godhead. John also shows tests for the practical life of the Christians who are distressed by false teachers. 1 John 2:7-11 the chief of which is, to love one another.. 1 John 2:12-14 The apostle addresseth Christians of all ages severally,. In contrast to the Apostle Paul, John does not describe the believer's position in Christ and the privileges of the church of God (ecclesia) but life eternal in the children of God and the relations among the family of God. 10. 1 John 2:3-6 Rightly to know God is to keep his commandments,. he--God. 1 JOHN CHAPTER 2. 1. A word list at the end explains words with a … For example John writes: "Whosoever abides in him sins not: whosoever sins has not seen him, neither known him" (chap. The sentence begun in 1 John 1:1 is broken off by the parenthetic 1 John 1:2 , and is resumed at 1 John 1:3 with the repetition of some words from 1 John 1:1 . Thus this epistle has rightly been called a continuation of the gospel of John (of chapters 1 to 19) especially. forgive--remitting the guilt. The whole world lieth in the wicked one, 1 John 5:19. cleanseth us from all sin--daily contracted through the sinful weakness of the flesh. to--Greek, "in order that." 1 John 4. Everything that was created received its life from him, and his life gave light to everyone. "Through Christ God closes up the chasm that separated Him from the human race, and imparts Himself to them in the communion of the divine life" [NEANDER]. John tells the Good News about Jesus - A free Bible Version and Commentary on the Gospel of John in Easy English. The confession of sins is a necessary consequence of "walking in the light" ( 1 John 1:7 ). THE WRITER'S AUTHORITY AS AN EYEWITNESS TO THE GOSPEL FACTS, HAVING SEEN, HEARD, AND HANDLED HIM WHO WAS FROM THE BEGINNING: HIS OBJECT IN WRITING: HIS MESSAGE. ALFORD notices, Walking in the light as He is in the light, is no mere imitation of God, but an identity in the essential element of our daily walk with the essential element of God's eternal being. At the same time, he wants to make it clear that we do not have to sin. 2. the life--Jesus, "the Word of life." The Word of Life - In the beginning was the one who is called the Word. There are three ways that we can use the word ‘*elder’. his word is not in us--"His word," which is "the truth" ( 1 John 1:8 ), accuses us truly; by denying it we drive it from our hearts (compare John 5:38 ). An EasyEnglish Bible Version and Commentary (2800 word vocabulary) on the Gospel of John ... ‘You study the *scriptures carefully. . John calls these opponents of the Christian faith "antichrists" (chap. declare we unto you--Oldest manuscripts add also; unto you also who have not seen or heard Him. The expressions "brethren" (chap. (24-29) But there also the light of God's holiness and righteousness shone in its fullest brightness when Christ the Son of God became the propitiation for our sins. Read 1 John 5. Sin refers to the corruption of the old man still present in us, and the stain created by the actual sins flowing from that old nature in us. The apostle stresses invariability and certainty of the Christian message by the repeated expression "from the beginning" (chap. 1:5) and "God is love" (chap. Light and love found their upmost development on the cross of Calvary. (chap. have seen" (perfect tenses), as a possession still abiding with us; but in Greek (not as English Version "have," but simply) "looked upon" (not perfect tense, as of a continuing thing, but aorist, past time) while Christ the incarnate Word was still with us. “John Knox, on his death-bed in 1572, asked his wife to read to him John 17, ‘where’, he said, ‘I cast my first anchor.’” (Bruce) A. Jesus prays concerning Himself. Every Christian runs low on joy at times. WALKING in the light, the element in which God Himself is, constitutes the test of fellowship with Him. Acts: Good News for Everyone - by Marion Adams. in darkness--Greek, "in the darkness"; opposed to "the light" (compare 1 John 2:8 1 John 2:11 ). He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life." The Gospel of John describes the revelation of life eternal in Christ the incarnated Word. Most researchers date the epistle towards the end of the first century that is between 90 and 100 AC (the Gospel of John is dated at around the same time). We write thus that your joy may be full. Bible Reference. This commentary has been through Advanced Checking.. of
The following statements we find in First John only: "God is light" (chap. He tells them that Christ the Eternal Son of God, the eternal life Himself, has come and that those who believe on Him receive eternal life and the sonship of God. 1:4; 2:1.7.8.12.13.14.21.26; 5:13). 2:13.18; Greek paidion: "little child") is striking. The sin unto death, and the sin not unto death, 1 John 5:16, 1 John 5:17. Seek all help and defence from evil, all happiness in the true God alone. The first verses of the Epistle show a certain parallelism with the opening statements of John's gospel. that we have no sin--"HAVE," not "have had," must refer not to the past sinful life while unconverted, but to the present state wherein believers have sin even still. 9. confess--with the lips, speaking from a contrite heart; involving also confession to our fellow men of offenses committed against them. Terms such as light and darkness, life and death, truth and lie as well as the only begotten son are typical for both books. "The truth respecting God's holiness and our sinfulness, which is the very first spark of light in us, has no place in us" [ALFORD]. The repeated expression of "I write unto you" indicates the book to be an epistle or letter however unique and special (compare chap. 1:6.8.10; 2:4.9; 4:20). cleanse--purify from all filthiness, so that henceforth we more and more become free from the presence of sin through the Spirit of sanctification (compare Hebrews 9:14 ; and above, unrighteousness--offensive to Him who "is just" or righteous; called "sin," 1 John 1:7 , because "sin is the transgression of the law," and the law is the expression of God's righteousness, so that sin is unrighteousness. Proud member
(1,2) The effects of saving knowledge in producing obedience, and love to the brethren. Christ, like us, walked in the light ( 1 John 2:6 ). Contents, style and language of these two books are very similar. hands . 3:6). Recipients, Author and Time of Writing. We know God only by having fellowship with Him; He may thus be known, but not comprehended. Written by Keith Simons. 1. 1. This section marks the beginning of the second major part of 1 John, 3:11–5:12.427 The present unit begins with the assertion au{th ejstiVn hJ ajggeliva (Jauth estin Jh angelia, translated by the NET Bible as “this is the gospel message”), which parallels the similar assertion of 1:5.428 The unit ends with 3:24, since 4:1-6 is one of only a few sections almost all … . write we unto you--Some oldest manuscripts omit "unto you," and emphasize "we." John heard this from Christ, not only in express words, but in His acted words, namely, His is whole manifestation in the flesh as "the brightness of the Father's glory." The practice of our lives of faith has to agree with our confession. That which was--not "began to be," but was essentially (Greek, "een," not "egeneto") before He was manifested ( 1 John 1:2 ); answering to "Him that is from the beginning" ( 1 John 2:13 ); so John's Gospel, John 1:1 , "In the beginning was the Word." Therefore he puts "of," or "concerning," before "the word of life," which is inapplicable to any of the verbs except "heard"; also "heard" is the only one of the verbs which he resumes at 1 John 1:5 . (3-11) Christians addressed as little children, young men, and fathers. The use of \"we\" immediately afterwards implies that we all are liable to this, though not ne… 5. Text Commentaries. The *Jews return to Jerusalem. Contents, style and language of these two books are very similar. 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