Defined

Defined: Walking as a True Follower of Christ

A Study Through the Book of 1 John
by John Baldwin

What does it truly mean to follow Christ?

In a world filled with spiritual confusion, cultural compromise, and competing voices, the apostle John writes with pastoral clarity and bold assurance so that believers may know what it means to belong to Christ. Defined: Walking as a True Follower of Christ is a verse-by-verse study of 1 John, written to help readers examine their faith, grow in spiritual maturity, and walk confidently in the light of God's truth.

Rooted in Scripture and written with pastoral warmth, this book explores the defining marks of genuine Christianity-obedience, love, truth, righteousness, and assurance-while addressing common struggles such as doubt, false teaching, and spiritual complacency. Rather than offering a checklist of perfection, John Baldwin guides readers toward a faith that is authentic, tested, and grounded in Christ.

Throughout this study, readers will discover:

• How to know if you are truly walking with Christ

• The relationship between obedience and assurance

• How love for God and love for others reveal true faith

• How to discern truth from error in a deceptive world

• How to walk in the light while relying on God's grace

• How confidence in Christ shapes daily Christian living

Defined is ideal for personal study, discipleship groups, Sunday school classes, and church-wide teaching series. Whether you are a new believer seeking clarity, a growing Christian longing for assurance, or a mature follower desiring deeper understanding, this book invites you to walk with confidence as a true follower of Christ.

"I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life." - 1 John 5:13