John spoke as a firsthand witness who had heard, seen, and even touched Jesus. His proclamation came out of his personal experience. We live generations past this historical event of the Incarnation. Can we also be certain of Jesus’ existence? Can we experience the Word of Life today? The answer to this question can be found in what John is saying in the opening verses of his letter. This message explores how we can have an authentic experience with Jesus which in turn leads to sharing this good news with others around us.