Devotion · 1 John · Verse-by-Verse Walk

1 John

Light, love, fellowship — the three tests of genuine faith

A verse-by-verse devotional study of the First Epistle of John, following the sermons of Adrian Rogers. The aim is not exegesis or sermon prep, but devotional depth — letting John's three tests of genuine faith (doctrine, obedience, love) search and steady the heart. Each lesson includes the Scripture text, exposition, key Greek terms, and reflection questions. Lessons are short, self-contained, and meant to be returned to.

22 lessons5 chapters22 passagesLight · Love · Life
Where to startNew to the study? Open Lesson 1 to meet the apostle's eyewitness claim, then keep the structure overview open as you walk through, passage by passage.

i. Lessons

One passage per lesson, in order through all five chapters. Each links to the next and back; lesson 1 orients the whole letter.

#TitlePassage
1Reality1 John 1:1-4
2Walking in the Light1 John 1:5-10
3Our Advocate1 John 2:1-2
4The Evidence of Fellowship1 John 2:3-11
5Spiritual Growth1 John 2:12-14
6Do Not Love the World1 John 2:15-17
7The Spirit of Antichrist1 John 2:18-23
8Abiding in the Son1 John 2:24-27
9Confidence at His Coming1 John 2:28-29
10Behold What Manner of Love1 John 3:1-3
11Practicing Righteousness1 John 3:4-9
12Passing from Death to Life1 John 3:10-15
13Love in Deed and Truth1 John 3:16-18
14Confidence Before God1 John 3:19-24
15Test the Spirits1 John 4:1-6
16God is Love1 John 4:7-11
17Abiding in Love1 John 4:12-16
18Perfect Love Casts Out Fear1 John 4:17-21
19Faith Overcomes the World1 John 5:1-5
20The Witness of God1 John 5:6-12
21Assurance and Prayer1 John 5:13-17
22Three Great "We Know" Affirmations1 John 5:18-21

ii. Reference

The compressed, re-readable knowledge. Keep these open while you study.