Soteriology 201
Jesus Christ: Do You Truly Know Him?
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Soteriology 201
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Chris Brown
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In an age of easy-believism and false assurance, how can we know if our faith is genuine?
The apostle John faced the same crisis in the first century. False teachers—whom he calls “antichrists”—had infiltrated the churches of Asia Minor, spreading deadly deception and dividing congregations. Many who once professed faith had departed, proving they were never truly of the flock (1 John 2:19).
As the last living apostle and eyewitness of Jesus, John wrote with urgent clarity to expose these counterfeits and to give genuine believers unshakable assurance. His letter provides five objective tests—one for each of its five chapters—that distinguish true Christianity from its imitations: tests of fellowship, companionship, kinship, lordship, and stewardship.
In this third volume of the Christ-Centered Theology series (and second in the soteriology sequence), Chris Brown walks verse-by-verse through 1 John, unpacking these five tests with exegetical depth and pastoral warmth. You will discover:
- How walking in the light, abiding in Christ, and loving the brethren mark authentic faith
- Why direction—not perfection—is the biblical pattern of genuine Christianity
- How John's stark contrasts (light/darkness, truth/lies, children of God/children of the devil) protect the church from deception
- Why love for the brethren is the ultimate litmus test of spiritual life
- How these tests give struggling believers confidence rather than doubt
Each chapter includes discussion questions—ideal for personal reflection, small groups, or sermon preparation.
Whether you are questioning your own salvation, seeking to identify false teaching in the church, or longing for deeper assurance in Christ, this commentary will help you answer the most urgent question of all:
Do I have the real thing?
“I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.”
— 1 John 5:13
• 5 chapters (one per chapter of 1 John) with built-in discussion questions
• Volume 3 in the growing Christ-Centered Theology series
• Priced low according to the Dorean Principle — ministry supported, not sold