Studies in the First Epistle of John

It seems likely that John had Jewish believers in mind when he wrote, probably those of the dispersion, who were addressed by Peter and James also

 

However, much of John’s message is relevant to Christians in every dispensation. For example:

 

·         his description of the believer’s relationship with his Lord and Master and

·         his responsibility to love his fellow believer.

 

But other passages indicate that John was writing during the period of the book of Acts, when the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ to Israel was imminent. The warnings and exhortations given by John are similar to those of Paul in his early epistles and those uttered by the Lord Jesus, when teaching His disciples concerning the events preceding His coming