I want you to know how much I have agonized for you and for the church
at Laodicea and for many other believers who have never met me personally. I
want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want
them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan,
which is Christ himself. In him lies hidden, all the treasures of wisdom and
knowledge. I am telling you this so no one will deceive you with well-crafted
arguments. For though I am far away from you, my heart is with you.
I recently heard of someone who said they saw "salvation" as an insurance policy. This makes what Jesus did for us sound like a business deal or transaction, if you will. True, he did pay a price, but he didn't die so we could just make it to heaven. He died so that we could have life on earth and have it abundantly. John 10:10 "the thief comes only in order to steal, kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).
If you have been taught, been raised with or believe that 1 John 1 is for believers, this article will show you truth, according to God's word. There are scriptures upon scriptures that shed truth about 1 John 1. Below, I break down each verse to dissect what exactly John is saying. It's all supported by additional scripture that includes his own writings. I encourage you to read these scriptures for yourself and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal His truth...
