Explaining The Book

Category: 1 John

First John emphasizes fellowship with God through Christ, marked by love, obedience, and truth. It refutes false teachings and assures believers of eternal life. The book points to Jesus as the incarnate Word, the propitiation for sin, and the source of eternal life, calling believers to abide in Him.

  • 1 John 5:16 “sin leading to death”

    The “sin leading to death” in 1 John 5:16 refers to a serious spiritual condition characterized by deliberate apostasy and rejection of Christ. John distinguishes between sins that can be forgiven through prayer and this grave sin, suggesting it results in spiritual death. It serves as a warning against turning away from faith.

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    1 John 5:16 “sin leading to death”