INTRODUCTION TO 1 JOHN That You May Have Fellowship You are about to begin a marvelous adventure. Nestled in the back of your Bible is one of the shortest and yet most profound books of Scripture. This book is more than it seems. John’s writing at first seems simple, even simplistic, almost childlike. But in these simple phrases lie majestic theological truths and insights of great penetration and depth into the majesty of God, his loving rescue plan, and his high expectations for believers’ lives.