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1 John Responds To Docetism
- Marty connects 1 John to a possible Gnostic/docetic challenge denying Jesus' fleshly humanity.
- He points to explicit statements in the letter defending a physical incarnation.
Walking In The Light Defines Authenticity
- John frames Christian authenticity by walking in the light: those who claim fellowship but walk in darkness are liars.
- True discipleship means imitating Jesus' life, not merely claiming association.
Disciple As Imitation Of Jesus
- Discipleship in Jewish rabbinic terms meant mimicking the rabbi's life; John applies this to Jesus.
- Therefore claiming to be 'in him' requires living as Jesus lived, not only claiming belief.