Mainstream preaching and teaching present 1 John as a series of tests.

Passing the tests means one can be confident of salvation.

That is, until doubt creeps in...

And for many, doubt sticks around...only to become despair.

Hmm...

Is that why the apostle wrote his first inspired letter?

Did John write to test the salvation of his original readers?

There is a small but growing minority which vehemently disagrees with the mainstream.

What is the disagreement, and is it legitimate?

Justin explains, and hopes to put confusion about 1 John to rest.