The Purposeful Proclamation
from an Eyewitness
1 John 1:3-4

Introduction:
I. A proclamation to believers v.3a
-The letter is intended for believers
-A rehearsal of vv. 1-2
●They heard him
●They saw him
●They beheld him
●They touched him
-It was the need of the first century church, Acts 2:41-42
-The reminders of his Word are necessary, 2 Pet. 1:13
II. A proclamation that is purposeful v.3b
A. A fellowship with fellow-believers
-Fellowship - Koinonia
-The distinguishing mark of a Christian
B. A fellowship with the members of the Trinity v.3c
-The 5 Solas of the Reformation: Sola Gratia – Grace
Alone, Sola Fide – Faith Alone, Solus Christus – Christ
Alone, Soli Deo Gloria – Glory of God Alone, Sola
Scriptura – Scripture Alone
-Lessons:
III. A proclamation for a complete joy v.4
-This also, a purpose of this letter
-That “your” joy may be complete
Conclusion: