| JOHN AT-A-GLANCE 2 & N.T. BOOK #23 AUTHOR: JOHN THE APOSTLE WRITTEN: 90-95 AD Old Testament: 39 Books New Testament: 27 Bod 23 CLAIMS TO FAME: The first epistle by Jesus' closest disciple, according to many. PROBLEMS OR ISSUES THIS BOOK IS ADDRESSING: 1 John was written to combat false teachings called "Gnosticism." Gnostics taught that Jesus was a spirit and never really had a body and other errors. Teachings like this created imbalance in believers that could spoil their faith. MOST FAMOUS VERSES: If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7 Important Points about the Book: • John wanted people to know that love is most important. Love comes from God. When we feel it, we know that God is near. He also wanted people to know that it is important not to listen to false teachers.