A Study of the First Epistle of John Please read this epistle five (5) times before you do the following studies: I. Background Study (1) Who is the writer of this epistle? Give reasons. (2) To whom is this letter addressed? Give reasons. (3) From where is this letter written? (4) Approximately when is this letter written? (5) Can you give a brief history of John’s life? II. Analysis Study (1) What is the purpose of this letter? How would you relate it to the Gospel according to John?? (2) How would you divide this letter in the simplest way? (3) What is the unique character of John’s writings? Compare him with James, Peter and Paul. III. Fact-finding Study (1) Who is the Word of Life? How does John describe Him? (Compare 1 John 1:1-2 with John 1:1-18) (2) What does fellowship mean in this letter? And what is the basis of Christian fellowship? (3) What is the message that John has heard from the Lord and declared to the believers? Find out the various...