John addresses the question, “Can a true Christian commit sin?” As this subject is explored, the topic of eternal security as a result of our familial relationship to the Father provides a response to that question. This text refutes the Gnostic philosophy that intellectual knowledge is sufficient to provide a path to relationship with God. He expresses the concept that one who habitually and consistently sins illustrates their estrangement from God.

 You will notice the teaching style of T. E. Lee consistently includes these components:

• • The verse text in Greek (from the Septuagint)
  • The verse text in English
  • A definition of words from the original language
  • An exegesis of the text
  • Supplementary quotes by revered theologians 

This Study Guide was initially intended as a series of Sunday School lessons and is equally useful for sermon preparation or individual Bible study.