Most of us have jumped into a Facebook comment thread without reading what came before — and ended up looking like we were arguing for something we don't even believe. Pastor Justin Sturgeon argues that's exactly how a lot of us read the Bible. In the opening message of the "Proof of Life" series through 1 John, Pastor Justin sets the stage for the whole letter: who wrote it, why he wrote it, and what was at stake. The apostle John was an old man, the last living eyewitness of Jesus, writing to churches under attack from false teachers who were redefining who Jesus was. Sound familiar? From 1 John 1:1–4, this sermon at First Christian Church of The Dalles invites you to slow down and read the whole thread — to encounter the historical Jesus John actually knew, touched, and saw raised from the dead. If you've ever felt confused or overwhelmed by Scripture, this introduction is the doorway you've been looking for. If this message encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a friend. Visit fcctd.org to learn more about FCC — we'd love to have you with us this Sunday, online or in person.