1Jo 1:1 | MHM | STEP | The Apostolic Testimony. In this section, the apostle John does not mention his name. He wants readers to focus on the message itself, not on who wrote it. John starts by describing who Jesus is, then gives clear evidence for believing in Him. He explains that the purpose of this message is to bring others into fellowship with God and to fill them with true joy. v. 1 : John introduces Jesus as the Word of life (1 John 1:1 ). Jesus is the main subject of the gospel and the foundation of our faith. He is called the Word (John 1:1 ) and Life (John 1:4 ). He is not just a spoken word, but a living and eternal Word. Jesus was with God the Father from the beginning, even before anything was created (John 1:2, 3 ). He is eternal life itself, but He was also revealed to us by becoming human (John 1:14 ). Jesus came to give us eternal life and to show God’s love.

‏ 1 John 1:1

The Apostolic Testimony.

In this section, the apostle John does not mention his name. He wants readers to focus on the message itself, not on who wrote it. John starts by describing who Jesus is, then gives clear evidence for believing in Him. He explains that the purpose of this message is to bring others into fellowship with God and to fill them with true joy.

v. 1: John introduces Jesus as the Word of life (1 John 1:1 ^a). Jesus is the main subject of the gospel and the foundation of our faith. He is called the Word (John 1:1 ^b) and Life (John 1:4 ^c). He is not just a spoken word, but a living and eternal Word. Jesus was with God the Father from the beginning, even before anything was created (John 1:2, 3 ^d). He is eternal life itself, but He was also revealed to us by becoming human (John 1:14 ^e). Jesus came to give us eternal life and to show God’s love.