The First Letter of John is an outward expression of the intimacy John had with the Word of Life. It's a letter that challenges us as believers to see if our speech or lifestyle provide evidence of the intimacy we have with the Word of Life. John knew in writing this letter that this intimacy is what makes our joy complete.
Synopsis: True love of God is habitually keeping His commandments and remaining focused on His precepts. After all, eternal life is knowing Him and Him whom He sent.
