1,2,3 John: Insight.

Something I noticed right away about these three epistles was the prevalence of the walking theme again, which is something that really speaks to my soul. 1 John 1:7 says to, “walk in the light” and 2 John 1:6 says, “And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.” It is so important that we literally and figuratively walk in the light and love we gain in Christ. Another theme common in the three is LOVE. 1 John 4:7 proclaims, “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.” This idea of loving one another is reiterated in 3 John 1:5-6 which calls us to support fellow believers saying, “Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, even though they are strangers to you. They have told the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.” It’s important to not only love Christ, but to love your brothers and sisters in Christ, with a fierce and sacrificial love.