Send a textMany believers ask the same question the early church faced:How do I know I truly belong to God?The book of 1 John was written to answer that question.In this survey episode, we walk through the structure, themes, and historical setting of 1 John. Written to believers surrounded by confusion and competing teachings, this letter offers clarity about authentic faith.We explore how John points to three signs of real faith:• belief in Jesus as the Messiah• a life shaped by obedience• love for fellow believersThis episode connects the message of 1 John to its Jewish roots, the challenges of the early church, and the enduring question of assurance today.Walk the Way — Modern Mind, Ancient Bookmodernmindancientbook.org