Genesis II

Outline of 1 John
(Based on the outline from Doug Geivett)

I. 1:1-4 –Intro

II. 1:5-2:11 –How to Walk and Live

A. 1:5-10 Walk in light and not in darkness
B. 2:1-11 Walk in the true light
1. 2:1-6 Abide in and walk with Christ our advocate
2. 2:7-11 What is the actual true light: Love

III. 2:12-2:27 –Beloved: Remain in Him

A. 2:12-14 Salvation is for all
B. 2:15-27 Let the spirit abide in you
1. 2:15-17 Love what comes from the Father
2. 2:18-27 Abide in the truth that is in you
a. 2:18-25 Abide in the truth
b. 2:26-27 Let the truth you know abide in you

IV. 2:28-4:21 –Children of God: Fearless Lovers of God and Each Other; Confident of His
Salvation
A. 2:28-3:10 Children of God cannot continue to sin
1. 2:28-3:3 We are children of God
2. 3:4-3:10 A child of God cannot continue to sin
B. 3:11-24 Show love through obedience
1. 3:11-3:15 Love your brother
2. 3:16-3:18 Love with actions
3. 3:19-3:24 Obey His commands
C. 4:1-12 We abide in Him, and He abides in us
1. 4:1-4:6 The spirit of the Antichrist vs. the spirit of God
2. 4:7-4:12 Love is from God
D. 4:13-4:21 God loves us. Our response: Love one another

V. 5:1-5:17 –A Believer is Defined by His Faith in the Son of God

A. 5:1-5:5 Definition of “believer,” & what it means to love God
B. 5:6-15 Ask and receive in His will
1. 5:6-5:12 Belief in Him = Life
2. 5:13-5:15 Ask and receive
C. 5:16-5:17 Pray for the sinning brother

VI. 5:18-5:21 –We Know That We Are of God and He is True Eternal Life
A. 5:18 We know he keeps us safe
B. 5:19 We are of God; They (the world) is not
C. 5:20-5:21 That we may know Him that is True