St. Mina and St. Abanoub Coptic Orthodox Church

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1 John

John, First Epistle of - the fourth of the catholic or "general" epistles. It was evidently written by John the evangelist, and probably also at Ephesus, and when the writer was in advanced age.

The purpose of the apostle (1:1-4) is to declare the Word of Life to those to whom he writes, in order that they might be united in fellowship with the Father and his Son Jesus Christ.

the means of union with God

on the part of Christ,
- his atoning work (1:7; 2:2; 3:5; 4:10, 14; 5:11, 12)
- and his advocacy (2:1); and
on the part of man,
- holiness (1:6),
- obedience (2:3),
- purity (3:3),
- faith (3:23; 4:3; 5:5), and
- love (2:7, 8; 3:14; 4:7; 5:1).