Journey Through James and 1 2 3 JohnSýnishorn

Intro
Nicole introduces this lesson on a binary worldview: light and darkness, faith and unbelief, love and hate, life and death.
1 John: In the Text
1 John is a book, like James, that has a few themes that get revisited and recombined throughout the letter. What is unique is how the themes are all paired contrasts.
Dichotomies in 1 John
Scholars have long noted that 1 John is filled with contrasts of many types and themes. Notice the contrasts in each verse.
- 1 John 1:5 - Light and Darkness
- 1 John 2:15 - Love of the Father and Love of the World
- 1 John 2:22 - Christ and the Antichrist
- 1 John 3:14 - Life and Death
- 1 John 3:15-16 - Love and Hate
- 1 John 4:18 - Love and Fear
Key Themes & Dichotomies in 1 John
About this Plan

Have you ever wished for a Bible study that could take you beyond surface-level reading? If so, get ready for our journey through the books of James and 1 2 3 John! You'll get to immerse yourself in Scripture (by looking at key terms and ideas), explore what's behind it (by learning historical-cultural background), and also discover its impact by considering its implications, not only for you, but for the global church. Let's dive in!
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