Sunday Morning Adult Education

Led by Russ Hensel
and Jay Eibner
Following worship
Both in- person and on Zoom

First John presents God as the pure essence of love, calling believers to live out this truth through active justice and radical inclusion. The letter teaches that God's love has no boundaries or hate. It commands people to love their neighbors deeply, feed the poor, and remove all social walls.

Core Themes of First John

God is Love

• God shows true love by sending Jesus.

• Perfect love removes all fear.

• People who do not love others do not know God.

Justice and Action

• Faith needs real action, not just words.

• Believers must share what they have with the needy.

• Doing what is right proves a person belongs to God.

Radical Inclusion

• Love extends to all brothers and sisters in the faith family.

• Hatred of any person breaks the command of God.

• Fellowship is open to all who walk in the light.