As I began this study of 1st John, I did not realize how inspiring (and long) it would be. John is unique and difficult to follow when we are trained in our thinking to approach a study linear. John reasons in a circular way and thus he is difficult to outline. A key to my study is presented in this first lesson. He tells us, three times, "I wrote this so" and in the Greek the word is clear - "For the purpose of" or "for this reason". There are three reasons - 1) Joy 2) So that we will not sin 3) So that we will know we are saved. I hope these lessons will uplift you as they did me!
