1 John Introduction Sermon: Staying True to Christ in a World of False Teachers

The sermon introduces 1 John, comparing it to a sequel that reinforces the same themes as the Gospel of John, focusing on the unchanged nature of God and the need for faith in Jesus Christ. John emphasizes the foundational truths that God is light, God is love, and salvation is only through Jesus, who is fully God and fully man. This letter was written to encourage believers to live in joy, avoid sin, and stay vigilant against false teachings that distort Jesus’s nature, obedience, and love. Ultimately, believers are reminded to trust in Jesus’s work on the cross, find joy in their forgiveness, and reflect God's love in their lives.