1 john outline

1. The First Test of Fellowship (1:1-2:17)

a. Understanding Christ and Sin (1:1-10)

i. The Word of Life: Jesus Christ (1:1-4)

ii. Walking in the Light: View of Sin (1:5-10)

b. Outward Displays of Understanding (2:1-17)

i. Jesus Our Advocate: Obedience (2:1-6)

ii. Love Properly (2:7-17)

1. A New Commandment: Love One Another (2:7-14)

2. Do Not Love the World (2:15-17)

2. The Second Test of Fellowship (2:18-3:24)

a. Understanding Antichrists (2:18-23)

b. Outward Displays of Understanding (2:24-3:24)

i. Remain in Christ: Do Not Be Deceived (2:24-29)

ii. Children of God (3:1-24)

1. Practice Righteousness (3:1-10)

2. Love One Another (3:11-24)

3. The Third Test of Fellowship (4:1-21)

a. Testing the Spirits (4:1-6)

b. Outward Display of Understanding (4:7-21)

i. Love Comes from God (4:7-10)

ii. Love One Another (4:11-21)

4. The Fourth Test of Fellowship (5:1-21)

a. Understanding Christ’s Victory (5:1-12)

i. Overcoming the World (5:1-8)

ii. God’s Testimony about His Son (5:9-12)

b. Outward Displays of Understanding (5:13-21)

i. Effective Prayer (5:13-17)

ii. The True God (5:18-21)