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1 John

John writes so that believers may know they have eternal life. He keeps returning to three tests: belief about Christ, obedience, and love for one another.

Authorship: Traditionally attributed to the apostle John.
Historical setting: Written to churches troubled by teachers who denied Christ came in the flesh.
Key themes: Assurance · Light and darkness · Love · Truth about Christ
Where it sits in the story: The letter that most plainly ties knowing God to loving people.

1 John belongs to General Letters. Hebrews to Jude. Letters written by other apostles and leaders.

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