First John is a sequel to the Gospel of John. In this short letter, John explained the Gospel to a new generation. He also explained what Jesus meant when He said, “If you love Me …” John describes what a true Christian looks like. He describes what it looks like to truly believe and to truly love Jesus Christ. And that’s why the theme of 1 John can be summed in this sentence. The greatest assurance of salvation is a growing affection for Jesus Christ. So, this fall we’re going to study of the New Testament book of 1 John to deepen our love for Jesus Christ.