Outline Of John 1-18

1. How does 1 John 1:1-5 echo John 1:1-18? What common words and ideas are used? How is there a progression of ideas from John 1 to 1 John 1?

There is an echoing of ideas between 1 John 1:1-5 and John 1:1-18. He begins each book similarly exalting the Father and the Eternal Word. “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life—the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us—that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ” (1 John 1:1-4). Similarly, in the Book of John he states, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the

These lampstands represent the seven churches. “In the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire, his feet were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the roar of many waters” (Revelation 1:13-15). This is the exalted Christ; the one who is equal to the Father. Scripture goes on to state, “In his right hand he held seven stars, from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength” (Revelation 1:16). He is protecting and caring for His people. The sword representing the Word of Christ in which He rules. This is comforting in that the children of God know they are protected. They see the majesty of His divine nature. He is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. With His divine rule, He will protect and guide