Johannine Epsitles (1-3 John) Resources

Websites

The Brick Testament

The makers of this awesome Lego Bible have one scene from 1 John. But they get it wrong: the elder isn't condemning the Jewish people; he's condemning everyone who doesn't believe in Jesus. He's an equal opportunity damner.

Foundation for the Antichrist

This self-identified atheist group should probably give a big thank you to the Bible for its name.

Antichrist Obama

This website, run by the Westboro Baptist Church, sets out to demonstrate that President Barack Obama is both the antichrist and one of the beasts of Revelation. They obviously haven't studied their Bible too hard because they don't seem to realize that they're referring to three totally different figures there. Warning: this site is highly offensive in every way, just like everything you've come to expect from the fine people over at Westboro Baptist.

Historical Documents

The First, Second, and Third Epistles of John

Right here in living color (and in the New Revised Standard Version). Read them, analyze them, enjoy them.

Video

Johannine Christianity: The Letters

Super smart people alert! Yale professor Dale B. Martin discusses the community that followed John's Gospel and his letters.

Audio

1 John 4:16 by The Mountain Goats

This American folk rock band wrote a song titled after this verse from the elder's letters: "So we have known and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them."

God Is Love by Marvin Gaye

Another song based on 1 John 4:16. What can we say? It's one of the elder's best lines.