1John 1, Relationship + Fellowship = Joy

First John 1 is the opening chapter of the First Epistle of John, a letter in the New Testament of the Bible. In this chapter, the author, traditionally believed to be the apostle John, emphasizes the importance of fellowship and the experience of a genuine relationship with God. He emphasizes the reality of Jesus Christ, whom he proclaims as the eternal life manifested in human form. The author highlights the need for believers to walk in the light, acknowledging their sinfulness and receiving forgiveness through confession.