1 John

Purpose

1 John was written to encourage faithful struggling believers that they were holding on to the truth and to help them persevere while others had been taken in by false teaching.

Commentary on 1 John

Explore the book of 1 John and its theme of truth with Ray Van Neste in this free volume of The Gospel Coalition Bible Commentary.

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Knowing the Bible: 1-3 John

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Michael LeFebvre

A 12-week Practical Study Series on the Books of 1-3 John from Crossway

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David Helm on 1, 2, and 3 John

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Introduction to 1 John

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Study 1 John

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Robert W. Yarbrough

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1 John in Greek

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Daily Dose of Greek

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1 John

Purpose

Commentary on 1 John

Bible Study

Knowing the Bible: 1-3 John

Podcast

David Helm on 1, 2, and 3 John

Courses

Introduction to 1 John

Study 1 John

1 John in Greek

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1 John Resources

More Than Red Letters: Jesus’s Teaching Across the New Testament

Salvation and Assurance in Christ: 1 John 5:4–21

How to Discern Truth and Love: 1 John 4:1–5:4

Transformation and Holiness: 1 John 2:28–3:24

Christian Obedience, Love, and Perseverance: 1 John 2:3–27

Maintain Gospel Centrality: 1 John 1:1–2:2

‘You Have No Need That Anyone Should Teach You’ (1 John 2:27): An Old Testament Allusion That Determines the Interpretation

The Three Witnesses and the Eschatology of 1 John

Johannine Perspectives on the Doctrine of Assurance

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