The words that John uses in 1 John 1:1-4 are found throughout the Bible and are almost always used in a literal sense.

"That which we have seen" - 90 out of 91 uses of expressions that combine the verb "to see" and the words "with our eyes" in the New Testament is describing an eyewitness.

"That which we have looked upon" - This phrase is used 22 times in the New Testament and 19 of them are clearly about physically seeing with the human eye.

"And have touched with our hands" - The verb "to touch" occurs in 3 other places in the New Testament: in Luke 24:39 and Hebrews 12:18 where it denotes a physical touching. It is also in Acts 17:27,

• “I am the bread of life.” (John 6:35, 41, 48, 51) As bread sustains physical life, so Christ offers and sustains spiritual life.

•“I am the light of the world.” (John 8:12) To a world lost in darkness, Christ offers Himself as a guide.

•“I am the door of the sheep.” (John 10:7,9) Jesus protects His followers as shepherds protect their flocks from predators.

•“I am the resurrection and the life.” (John 11:25) Death is not the final word for those in Christ.

•“I am the good shepherd.” (John 10:11, 14) Jesus is committed to caring and watching over those who are His.

•“I am the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6) Jesus is the source of all truth and knowledge about God.

•“I am the true vine.” (John 15:1, 5) By attached ourselves to Christ, we enable His life to flow in and through us. Then we cannot help but bear fruit that will honor the Father.