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Book of 1 John

First John gives believers assurance of eternal life and tests of genuine faith: belief in Jesus, obedience, and love. God is light and love, and his children walk in both.

AuthorJohn, the apostle

Datec. AD 85–95

ThemeAssurance and love

Chapters5

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1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 4:19 “We love because He first loved us.” 1 John 4:8 “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”

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