Encountering the Eternal Word
1 John 1:1-4

I. The Power, Presence, and Preexistence of the Word
A. The Ancient Authority of the Word — “That which was from the beginning” (1 John 1:1a)
B. The Personal Presence of the Word — “Which we have heard, seen with our eyes” (1 John
1:1b)
C. The Practical Proof of the Word — “Which our hands have handled”(1 John 1:1c)

II. The Revelation and Reality of Eternal Life
A. The Revelation of Life — “For the life was manifested”(1 John 1:2a)
B. The Witness of the Witnesses — “And we have seen it, and bear witness” (1 John 1:2b)
C. The Offering of the Eternal Life — “Which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us”
(1 John 1:2c)

III. The Fulfillment of Divine Relationship
A. The Foundation of Faith——”That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you” (1 John 1:3a)
B. The Foundation of Fulfillment—”That your joy may be full” (1 John 1:4)
C. The Future of Faith—