1 JOHN God’s Grace in 1 John† In his advanced age, the apostle John proclaims God’s grace to Christians in the Roman province of Asia—particularly around Ephesus—through his Gospel, Revelation and three letters. 1 John expresses God’s grace very clearly. “… we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world” (2:1–2). “How great is the love the Father has lavished