Confidence in Judgment and the Proof of Love Main Idea of 1 John (The Central Thesis): 1 John is a pastoral letter written to give believers absolute assurance of their salvation and fellowship with God. It serves as a definitive guide to distinguish truth from error through the application of the “tests” of sound doctrine, … Continue reading REFLECTIONS FOR A NEW HEART: Perfect Love Casts Out Fear (1 John 4:17–21)