In this 9-part series, Michael Youssef walks through the first letter of John to share how life is only at its best through the salvation of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

What does it mean to live life at its best? In this first message from 1 John, Dr. Michael Youssef makes it clear: true life begins with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ—the eternal Son of God, not a myth or philosophy. Drawing a sharp line between truth and false teaching, he exposes the deadly deception of Gnosticism and modern spiritual counterfeits. Life at its best is not self-defined—it is life in Christ, sustained by walking in His light, and growing through confession and cleansing. If you are hiding sin, harboring bitterness, or merely going through the motions, now is the time to repent and return to the light.