Easter · Second Sunday of Easter · Year B
1 John 1:1-2:2
The Word of Life
April 4, 2027
Overview & Insights
“God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.” (1 John 1:5)
Just as the Gospel of John begins with a prologue (John 1:1–18), so do the letters. In both, the Word ( logos ) is the central theme. Here too the Elder introduces some of his principal concerns: the reality of the incarnation, eternal life, and fellowship with the community of believers.
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Commentary
Commentary on 1 John 1:1-2:2 Working Preacher
Working Preacher's Lutheran commentary on walking in the light, valid as the RCL Second Sunday epistle.
1 John 1: Walking in the Light Enduring Word · David Guzik
Guzik's evangelical exposition of fellowship, confession, and cleansing from sin.
1 John 1:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators on the word of life that was heard, seen, and handled.
1 John 1:1-2:2 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary on light versus darkness and Jesus as advocate and atoning sacrifice.
Background & Word Study
BibleProject: 1-3 John Overview BibleProject
An animated overview of the Johannine letters and their themes of light, love, and truth.
1 John 1:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek-English interlinear for word study on koinonia (fellowship) and hilasmos (propitiation).
1 John, Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the setting and purpose of First John.
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What is the message of 1 John 1?
John testifies to the Word of life he has seen and touched, calls believers into fellowship, and promises that if we confess our sins, God is faithful to forgive and cleanse us.
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