| 1st John 1:1-4 |
The Eternal Life with the Father |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson begins his exposition of the Apostle John's letters to believers by discussing the centrality of Christ's eternal lordship over the Christian's faith. |
| 1st John 1:5-7 |
The Eternal Life and the Fellowship |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds further from the opening passage of 1 John by explaining how the Christian obtains fellowship with God and His light. |
| 1st John 1:8-10 |
Communion and Confession |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the famous passage of 1 John dealing with the Christian's confession of sin. The true role of confession in the believer's life is discussed. |
| 1st John 2:1-2 |
An Advocate With the Father |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson exposits Jesus' role as advocate for the sinner. |
| 1st John 2:1-2 |
The Propitiation for Sinners |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the passage from John's letter which declares the living, continuing role of advocacy that is provided by Christ Jesus. |
| 1st John 2:3-6 |
Knowing and Keeping the Commandments |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the Apostle John's admonition that believers live in response to Christ's advocacy, without sin. |
| 1st John 2:7-11 |
An Old and New Commandment |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on John the Apostle's instructions for beleivers to walk in the light. |
| 1st John 2:12-14 |
In the Light - A Three-fold Assurance |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds John's exhortations to his fellow Christians. John's emphasis on what he had written is compared to God's use of Scripture generally to convey divine truth and guidance for living. |
| 1st John 2:15-17 |
Squandering Love and the Abiding Life |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds what is meant by "the lust of the flesh," "the lust of the eyes," and the "boastful pride of life." |
| 1st John 2:18-21 |
The Last Hour and the Doctrinal Test |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses what he calls the Apostle John's doctrinal test, essentially the Christian's allegiance to the sonship and messiahship of Jesus of Nazareth. |
| 1st John 2:22-25 |
Christ Loyal to His Word |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson explains the Apostle John's emphasis on the second person of the Trinity in knowing God's truth and light. Criticism of modern faith systems which minimize Christ's diety is included in the exposition. |
| 1st John 2:26-27 |
The Sufficiency of the Anointing |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on John's writings about the Holy Spirit's confirmation of God's truth in the Christian's life. |
| 1st John 2:28-29 |
Avoiding the Shame |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the Apostle John's exhortation his fellow believers as "little children." |
| 1st John 3:1-3 |
The Confidence, Hope and Obligation of the Children of God |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds John the Apostle's further reference to believers as children, or sons, of God. |
| 1st John 3:4-9 |
The Inadmissability of Sin |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds John's admonition that sinful behavior not be allowed amongst Christ's followers. Dr. Johnson explains what the Apostle means by his declaration that sin cannot exist in the child of God. |
| 1st John 3:10-12 |
The Two Fatherhoods |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives a pointed exposition of John's writings concerning Christian love. |
| 1st John 3:13-18 |
Divine Love and Its Inevitable Truth |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his discussion of the Apostle John's teachings about the kind of love that characterizes Christians. |
| 1st John 3:19-24 |
Christian Assurance and the Uneasy Heart |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the passage from John's letters that defines Jesus' central commandment to believers. |
| 1st John 4:1-6 |
The Test of the Spirits |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on John's admonition that Christians carefully discern the truth from those who teach among them. |
| 1st John 4:7-12 |
The Divinity of Love |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the famous passage and verse defining the love of God. An emphasis is made on the Christological nature of divine love. |
| 1st John 4:13-16 |
The Marks of an Authentic Believer |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds John the Apostle's description of the true believer in Jesus Christ as Savior. |
| 1st John 4:17-21 |
Boldness in the Day of Judgment |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson explains the spirit of courage that John says believers can have when they face Christ Jesus as their judge. |
| 1st John 5:1-5 |
The Hostile World and the Conquering Faith |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds John's description of the evidence of God's love in the Christian. |
| 1st John 5:6-12 |
The Three Witnesses, the Faith Confirmed |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on John the Apostle's writings about the confirming ministry of the Holy Spirit. |
| 1st John 5:13-17 |
Assurance, Prayer and Sin Unto Death |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds what John means by "the Sin Unto Death." Dr. Johnson also comments on the Apostle's guidance to Christians for dealing with fellow believers who are caught in sin. |
| 1st John 5:18-21 |
The Triple Mark of the Christian Affirmation |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the conclusion of John the Beloved's first letter. Dr. Johnson discusses the assurance of salvation that comes from Christ who gives it and transforms the believer. |
| 2nd John 1-13 |
The Hazard of All New Theology |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the Apostle John's second letter. Dr. Johnson explains how the epistle reflects the ever-present theological attacts against the truth. |
| 3rd John 1-14 |
Two Examples and a Problem |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds John's third epistle to Christians. |
