| Title |
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 69: 1 John
The Challoner Revision
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome
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| Summary |
"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 69: 1 John" is a religious text belonging to the New Testament of the Christian Bible, traditionally attributed to St. John the Apostle. It was likely written in the late first century, during the early Christian era. The primary focus of the book is on the teachings of Jesus Christ, emphasizing themes of love, faith, and the distinction between good and evil, while affirming the core tenets of Christianity, such as the nature of God, sin, and redemption. The First Epistle of St. John underscores the importance of love and obedience to God's commandments as essential elements of the Christian faith. It articulates the significance of Jesus as the divine Son of God and our advocate against sin. The text differentiates between the children of God and those of the devil, urging the faithful to love one another and warning against false teachings and antichrists. It provides guidelines for righteous living, emphasizing that true knowledge of God is reflected in one's actions and love for others. Ultimately, it reassures believers of the promise of eternal life through faith in Christ and encourages them to remain steadfast in their beliefs amidst challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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| Subject |
Bible. Epistle of John, 1st
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8369 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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