Ever feel like your faith is on shaky ground? The Apostle John’s first letter serves as a rock-solid anchor for the heart, quieting doubts and fueling a life of confidence in Christ.

In this MidWeek episode, Pastor Kevin Wilson sets the stage for the summer series, "Know and Known". He explores the historical background, eyewitness authorship, and vital theological guardrails John established to help the church walk in the light amid a season of confusion.

Key Takeaways

An Eyewitness Account: Understand why the internal and external evidence points to the Apostle John—the "beloved disciple"—as the author who literally leaned against Jesus' breast.

Combating Falsehood: Learn how John addressed the early threat of Gnosticism by emphasizing the physical reality that Jesus Christ truly came in the flesh.

The Fourfold Purpose: Discover why John wrote this letter: to make our joy complete, to help us avoid sin, to guard against deception, and to provide absolute assurance of eternal life.

A Roadmap for Formation: Preview the seven-week study covering themes of abiding in God's love, overcoming the world, and moving from information to spiritual certainty.

Links: BibleGateway.com; BlueLetterBible.org; Christ-Centered Exposition 1, 2, 3 John

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