A Journey Through First John: The Word of Life
The opening verses of 1 John establish Jesus as eternal and divine, the Word of life who manifested to bring us into fellowship with God and each other. John, writing to counter false teachings, emphasizes that true Christian fellowship happens simultaneously with God and fellow believers. This authentic fellowship produces complete joy, a fruit of the Spirit that testifies to Jesus' work in our lives. By proclaiming the gospel, actively participating in community, and deepening our relationship with God, we experience the fullness of joy that comes from knowing the giver of life.