Thematic Bible
1 John 1:1 (show verse)
[I am writing about] what existed from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life [the One who existed even before the beginning of the world, Christ]—
Apostles » Duties of » See commission of, above, and
Apostles » Saw Christ in the flesh
Christ » Word, the » Name applied to
hands » Operations of, mentioned » Feeling
the Human nature of Christ » Was submitted to the evidence of the senses
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Jesus Christ » Names of » Word of life
Life » Spiritual
Life » The lord being life
Manifestation » Jesus Christ being manifested in the last times
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Apostles » Saw Christ in the flesh
Christ » Word, the » Name applied to
hands » Operations of, mentioned » Feeling
the Human nature of Christ » Was submitted to the evidence of the senses
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Jesus Christ » Names of » Word of life
Life » Spiritual
Life » The lord being life
Manifestation » Jesus Christ being manifested in the last times
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
1 John 1:2 (show verse)
and the Life [an aspect of His being] was manifested, and we have seen [it as eyewitnesses] and testify and declare to you [the Life], the eternal Life who was [already existing] with the Father and was [actually] made visible to us [His followers]—
Apostles » Duties of » See commission of, above, and
Christ » Life, the » Death abolished
the Human nature of Christ » Was submitted to the evidence of the senses
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Life » Spiritual
Life » The lord being life
Life » Christ » Death abolished
Christ the Life » Death abolished
Eternal life » Christ is
Manifestation » Jesus Christ being manifested in the last times
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Christ » Life, the » Death abolished
the Human nature of Christ » Was submitted to the evidence of the senses
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Life » Spiritual
Life » The lord being life
Life » Christ » Death abolished
Christ the Life » Death abolished
Eternal life » Christ is
Manifestation » Jesus Christ being manifested in the last times
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
1 John 1:3 (show verse)
what we have seen and heard we also proclaim to you, so that you too may have fellowship [as partners] with us. And indeed our fellowship [which is a distinguishing mark of born-again believers] is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.
Apostles » Duties of » See commission of, above, and
Christ » Fellowship with » Testimony an aid to
Communion » With God
Communion of saints » Is with » Each other
Communion of saints » Is with » God
Communion with God » Is communion with the son
Communion with God » Is communion with the father
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Lead to fellowship with the father and with the son
Fellowship » With God
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Testimony an aid to
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Joy » Of saints, made full by » Communion of saints
Life » The lord being life
Manifestation » Jesus Christ being manifested in the last times
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Testimony an aid to
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Christ » Fellowship with » Testimony an aid to
Communion » With God
Communion of saints » Is with » Each other
Communion of saints » Is with » God
Communion with God » Is communion with the son
Communion with God » Is communion with the father
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Lead to fellowship with the father and with the son
Fellowship » With God
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Testimony an aid to
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ existing before all things
Joy » Of saints, made full by » Communion of saints
Life » The lord being life
Manifestation » Jesus Christ being manifested in the last times
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Testimony an aid to
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
1 John 1:4 (show verse)
We are writing these things to you so that our joy [in seeing you included] may be made complete [by having you share in the joy of salvation].
1 John 1:5 (show verse)
This is the message [of God’s promised revelation] which we have heard from Him and now announce to you, that God is Light [He is holy, His message is truthful, He is perfect in righteousness], and in Him there is no darkness at all [no sin, no wickedness, no imperfection].
Blindness » Those that walk in darkness
Confession » The reward for confessing sin
Darkness » Those that walk in darkness
Darkness » There being no darkness in God
Fellowship » With God
Fellowship » Those that say they have fellowship with the lord, but are disobedient
God » Leader » Light, a
God » Is declared to be » Light
Light » Illustrative of » Purity of God
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » God a
Lying/lies » Who is a liar
Spiritual » Light » God a light
Truth » Who the truth is not in
Confession » The reward for confessing sin
Darkness » Those that walk in darkness
Darkness » There being no darkness in God
Fellowship » With God
Fellowship » Those that say they have fellowship with the lord, but are disobedient
God » Leader » Light, a
God » Is declared to be » Light
Light » Illustrative of » Purity of God
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » God a
Lying/lies » Who is a liar
Spiritual » Light » God a light
Truth » Who the truth is not in
1 John 1:6 (show verse)
If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness [of sin], we lie and do not practice the truth;
Blindness » Those that walk in darkness
spiritual Blindness » Is consistent with communion with God
Confession » Of Christ
Confession » The reward for confessing sin
Darkness » Those that walk in darkness
Fellowship » With God
Fellowship » Those that say they have fellowship with the lord, but are disobedient
Lying » Antinomians guilty of
Lying/lies » Who is a liar
Truth » Who the truth is not in
spiritual Blindness » Is consistent with communion with God
Confession » Of Christ
Confession » The reward for confessing sin
Darkness » Those that walk in darkness
Fellowship » With God
Fellowship » Those that say they have fellowship with the lord, but are disobedient
Lying » Antinomians guilty of
Lying/lies » Who is a liar
Truth » Who the truth is not in
1 John 1:7 (show verse)
but if we [really] walk in the Light [that is, live each and every day in conformity with the precepts of God], as He Himself is in the Light, we have [true, unbroken] fellowship with one another [He with us, and we with Him], and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin [by erasing the stain of sin, keeping us cleansed from sin in all its forms and manifestations].
The atonement » Remission of sins by
Attitudes of the Christian » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Walking, for fellowship
Believers » Walk » Illumination
spiritual Blindness » Is consistent with communion with God
Blood » Jesus Christ’s blood
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Fellowship in
Cleanliness » Figurative
Cleanness » What cleanses
Cleanness » Who will be cleansed from sin
Cleansing » Ps 51 » Spiritual promised
Communion of saints » Is with » Each other
Confession » The reward for confessing sin
Fellowship » With God
Fellowship » Who has fellowship with each other
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Among believers
Friendship » General references to » Among believers
God's Promises » Of cleansing » Spiritual promised
Light » Those that walk in the light
Pardon » The blood of Christ, alone, is efficacious for
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » Promised
Purifications or baptisms » Illustrative of » Regeneration
Saints » Death of » Fellowship of
Seven » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Walking, for fellowship
Sin » Defiles
Sin » Those that say they have no sin
Sin » Christ's blood cleanses from
The word of God » Who does not have the word of God in them
Walk » Characteristics of » Illumination
Walking » With God » In the light, as God is
Attitudes of the Christian » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Walking, for fellowship
Believers » Walk » Illumination
spiritual Blindness » Is consistent with communion with God
Blood » Jesus Christ’s blood
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Fellowship in
Cleanliness » Figurative
Cleanness » What cleanses
Cleanness » Who will be cleansed from sin
Cleansing » Ps 51 » Spiritual promised
Communion of saints » Is with » Each other
Confession » The reward for confessing sin
Fellowship » With God
Fellowship » Who has fellowship with each other
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Among believers
Friendship » General references to » Among believers
God's Promises » Of cleansing » Spiritual promised
Light » Those that walk in the light
Pardon » The blood of Christ, alone, is efficacious for
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » Promised
Purifications or baptisms » Illustrative of » Regeneration
Saints » Death of » Fellowship of
Seven » Seven attitudes of the spiritual life » Walking, for fellowship
Sin » Defiles
Sin » Those that say they have no sin
Sin » Christ's blood cleanses from
The word of God » Who does not have the word of God in them
Walk » Characteristics of » Illumination
Walking » With God » In the light, as God is
1 John 1:8 (show verse)
If we say we have no sin [refusing to admit that we are sinners], we delude ourselves and the truth is not in us. [His word does not live in our hearts.]
Cleanness » Who will be cleansed from sin
Confession » The reward for confessing sin
Deception » Who deceives themselves
Deception » Of self » Sanctimony
Fall of man » All men partake of the effects of
Sin » Those that say they have no sin
Sin » If we say that we have no, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us
The word of God » Who does not have the word of God in them
Confession » The reward for confessing sin
Deception » Who deceives themselves
Deception » Of self » Sanctimony
Fall of man » All men partake of the effects of
Sin » Those that say they have no sin
Sin » If we say that we have no, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us
The word of God » Who does not have the word of God in them
1 John 1:9 (show verse)
If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose].
Cleanliness » Figurative
Cleanness » Who will be cleansed from sin
Confession » The reward for confessing sin
Confession of sin » Encouraged
Confession of sin » Followed by pardon
God, Faithfulness of » Manifested » In forgiving sins
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
God's Promises » Of mercy » Of pardon
God, Justice of » Exhibited in » Forgiving sins
Pardon » Promised
Pardon » Is granted » To those who confess their sins
Pardon » Exhibits the » Justice of God
Pardon » Exhibits the » Faithfulness of God
Sin » Confession of » Encouraged
Sin » Those that say they have no sin
Sinners » Pardon of » Promised
The word of God » Who does not have the word of God in them
Cleanness » Who will be cleansed from sin
Confession » The reward for confessing sin
Confession of sin » Encouraged
Confession of sin » Followed by pardon
God, Faithfulness of » Manifested » In forgiving sins
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
God's Promises » Of mercy » Of pardon
God, Justice of » Exhibited in » Forgiving sins
Pardon » Promised
Pardon » Is granted » To those who confess their sins
Pardon » Exhibits the » Justice of God
Pardon » Exhibits the » Faithfulness of God
Sin » Confession of » Encouraged
Sin » Those that say they have no sin
Sinners » Pardon of » Promised
The word of God » Who does not have the word of God in them
1 John 1:10 (show verse)
If we say that we have not sinned [refusing to admit acts of sin], we make Him [out to be] a liar [by contradicting Him] and His word is not in us.