…ted that John did not name himself in his epistles, ‘not even in the Second and Third Epistles, although they are short Epistles, but simply calls himself a presbyter.’ (Eusebius, H.e. VII, xxv.).” 1 John was the brother of James (Acts 12:2), son of Zebedee (Mark 1:20; Luke 5:…

• Unnamed - John the Apostle.
• John spent the last 20-25 years of his life ministering in Ephasus.
• John did not identify himself in his gospel.

Date:

Approximately 80-90 A.D.

Written To:

1. Destination unknown.
2. External evidence would suggest the same churches mentioned in Revelation.
3. More than li

Introduction — 1:1-4

1. The Christian Life Viewed as Divine Fellowship — 1:5-2:29

1. Fellowship ____________________ on practical grounds. (1:5-2:11)