I John
Author: John
See Ecclesiastical History by Eusebius; Book 6, Chapter 25, Verses 9-10.
Date: Unknown, nineties at the latest.
Language: Greek
Place: Unknown, yet probably Ephesus.
See Ecclesiastical History by Eusebius; Book 4, Chapter 14 and Book 3, Chapter 31.
Purpose: That people would believe in Jesus, and for those who believe in Jesus, that they would obey Him.
What kind of book?: General epistle (a letter to a group).
Reflection: "[Jesus] is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world" (I John 2:2 NIV).
Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of sins of everyone. Yet what He did needs to be receive. Receiving the atonement of Jesus is a choice, as He taught. How do you receive? By believing in Jesus.
I now do something I have not done during this entire New Testament Survey Overview, but which I do most of the time in my personal journal, which is to say a prayer:
+ Thank you Jesus for being the atoning sacrifice for my sins, the reason that I can be with you forever! It is through the loving name of You Lord Jesus that I pray. Amen.
Hunter Irvine
Scripture Love Blog
