Introduction to 1 John part 2

Read: 1 John 1:1-4

1 John 1:1–4 KJV 1900

1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) 3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.

Notice 1 John 1:1 THAT in KJV other’s do not capitalize as such. There is no actual Greek word listed. it begins with the word “which”

Some things John says about the Godhead

God is eternal and Christ is eternal 1 John 1:3 (which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us part of a parenthetical statement)

God became able to be

heard (not unusual people have been hearing from God since Adam and Eve.

Seen with our eyes - This is not completely new there have been instance of people seeing God in the past

Handled - touched - this was new - God had touched people - but now they could touch Him!!!\

God became named 1 John 1:1 The Word of Life Logos (Study this word deeper)

The life was manifested

The author saw it and bore witness to it

And show it to us

God gives us fellowship

True fellowship comes through this relationship with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ

saying this brings great joy or fullness of joy.