Sunday Morning Service Notes

February 22 2026

1 John

The Purpose of the Book

1. Introduction

   1. The main themes of 1 John – A quick tour

   2. The structure of the book

   3. The purpose of the book

2. Verse 1 – Background

   1. The author

   2. John’s time with Jesus

3. Verse 2 – Eternal life manifested

   1. A different kind of life (Rom 6:23)

   2. Mentioned again throughout the book (5:13)

4. Verse 3 – Fellowship

   1. Its importance

      1. 2 Cor 6:14 (1 John 1:6,7)

      2. Phe 6

   2. Fellowship with each other

   3. Fellowship with God (1 Cor 1:9; 2 Cor 13:14)

5. Verse 4 – Joy

   1. Joy defined

   2. The book’s potential to lead to joy

      1. James 1:2,3

      2. John 16:24 (1 John 5:14,15)

      3. Phil 2:2

6. Conclusion

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