The main purpose of the Epistle of First John is to assure believers of their salvation in Jesus Christ. Throughout the Epistle, John presents several truths that characterize genuine faith, allowing the reader to know where they stand concerning saving faith. One of the main tests of the genuineness of our faith lies in the way in which we deal with our sins....

Many of us have heard people say, “I’ve done too many bad things for God to forgive me.” This kind of thinking generally comes from those who have been entrenched in sin and who may have actually done things that only a select few have done. ...