In a climate of disunity and doctrinal deviation, the apostle John called his first readers to live in the love and truth of God.

ContentsGeneral preface ixAuthor's preface xiChief abbreviations xiiiIntroduction 11. The prologue (1 John 1:1-4) 92. Walking in God's light (1 John 1:5-7) 163. Radical treatment for sin (1 John 1:8-10) 224. Marks of Christian reality (1 John 2:1-6) 315. How the true light shines (1 John 2:7-14) 396. What's wrong with the world? (1 John 2:15-17) 467. Realism about the enemy (1 John 2:18-23) 538. Staying on course as a Christian (1 John 2:24-29) 599. Living in God's family (1 John 3:1-6) 6510. Be what you are (1 John 3:7-10) 7411. A faith that is real (1 John 3:11-18) 8112. How to please God (1 John 3:19-24) 8613. Testing the spirits (1 John 4:1-6) 9214. Does God really love us? (1 John 4:7-12) 9815. Grounds of assurance (1 John 4:13-21) 10516. Faith ? the key to victory (1 John 5:1-5) 11317. Evidence ? the key to faith (1 John 5:6-12) 12518. You can be sure (1 John 5:13-21) 13519. Priorities of truth and love (2 John) 15020. Learning by example (3 John) 165Study guide 178