Content The main themes of the epistle are love and fellowship with God.Wilder, p. 214Barbour, p. 346 The author describes various tests by which readers may ascertain whether or not their communion with God is genuine, and teaches that the proof of spiritual regeneration is a life of active righteousness.Barbour, p. 348 It also distinguishes between the world (which is full of evil and under the dominion of Satan) and the children of God (who are set apart from the world).
Content The main themes of the epistle are love and fellowship with GodWilder p 214Barbour p 346 The author describes various tests by which readers may ascertain whether or not their communion with God is genuine and teaches that the proof of spiritual regeneration is a life of active righteousnessBarbour p 348 It also distinguishes between the world (which is full of evil and under the dominion of Satan) and the children of God (who are set apart from the world)