THE BOOK OF 1 JOHN:
Ryrie Outline
J. Deering

BRIEF TEXTUAL OUTLINE ⁽¹⁾:

I. Introduction: The Purpose of the Letter, 1:1-4

II. Conditions for Fellowship, 1:5-2:2

A. Conformity to a Standard, 1:5-7o
B. Confession of Sin, 1:8-2:2

III. Conduct in Fellowship, 2:3-27

A. The Character of Our Conduct - Imitation, 2:3-11
B. The Commandment of Our Conduct - Separation, 2:12-17
C. The Creed for Our Conduct - Affirmation, 2:18-27

IV. Characterics of Fellowship, 2:28-3:24

A. In Relation to Our Prospect: Purity, 2:28-3:3
B. In Relation to Our Position: Righteousness and Bortherly Love, 3:4-18
C. In Relation to Our Prayers: Answers, 3:19-24

V. Cautions of Fellowship, 4:1-21

A. Concerning False, Lying Spirits, 4:1-6
B. Concerning a True, Loving Spirit, 4:7-21
1. The ground of brotherly love, 4:7-10
2. The glories of love, 4:11-21

VI. Consequences of Fellowship, 5:1-21

A. Love for the Brethren, 5:1-3
B. Victory over the World, 5:4-5
C. Verification of Christ's Credentials, 5:6-12
D. Assurance of Eternal Life, 5:13
E. Guidance in Prayer, 5:14-17
F. Freedom from Habitual Sin, 5:18-21

Endnotes:
1. Charles Caldwell Ryrie, "Ryrie Study Bible, expanded edition," p. 1924, New International Version, Moody Press, Chicago, 1994

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Outline With Quick Links to specific locations in the text below:

I. Introduction: The Purpose of the Letter, 1:1-4

II. Conditions for Fellowship, 1:5-2:2

III. Conduct in Fellowship, 2:3-27

IV. Characterics of Fellowship, 2:28-3:24

V. Cautions of Fellowship, 4:1-21

VI. Consequences of Fellowship, 5:1-21

2012-11-23