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14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. ESV,  NASB & NIV versions have voice What is said about God with regard to love? The believer enjoys fellowship with Christ and His redeemed people (1 John 1:3). Memory verse: John 1:1 – In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Workbook on General Epistles Page #4 Bible Study Questions on General Epistles: James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1,2, & 3 John, Jude Introduction: This workbook was designed for Bible class study, family study, or … How did John witness Jesus with his senses? 11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. This is the true God, and eternal life. What was required of God in order for Him to call us His sons? (1) John 1:1 ; Play a game of Tic Tac To with the kids to make it fun. (20) (1) 14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: What does perfect love cast out? (4) 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. ESV or ESV or What does it mean to walk in the light? 2:15-29 1 John This summary of the book of 1 John provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of 1 John. 10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 3:1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. How should we walk? 4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. (15,17) NIV, then the sound symbol & wait about 30 sec. (10) 20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which … (6) 17 But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? 16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. stressed the certainties of the Christian life and gave tests for Who is the true God? How should we love? ESV or God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. 13 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. 9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. (15) brother? This is the true God, and eternal life. Chapter 4 1 John Scriptures and Review Questions 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. (4) for being a child of God? 17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. John 1 John 1:1-4 “Agnostic is but the Greek word for the Latin ignoramus.” –Charles Spurgeon. How is our fellowship both “vertical and horizontal?”, Top How does this chapter help you to be certain of your salvation? - To listen as you read click the version, How is our fellowship both “vertical and horizontal?” 12 No man hath seen God at any time. Top 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. What three categories are of the world? (7,9) What does John call a person who says he loves God but hates his (13)   1 Back to Top Who is the true God? 24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. What should we keep ourselves from? 20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. 5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? For the NT only the CEV, What does perfect love cast out? 20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. He who sins is of whom? (14) 25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life. 15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him. 19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. (2-3,6) This is the true God, and eternal life. The author of this letter is not given, but it is acknowledged by most scholars to be John the apostle. ©2000-2016 by Arlo E. Moehlenpah, Please click on the chapter below that you wish to study (1) 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. By what method do we have fellowship with God and with one another? 7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. Bible Courses, What three categories are of the world? 5:1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 1 John 19 We love him, because he first loved us. 5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. NIV, then the sound symbol & wait about 30 sec. He who has the Son has what? Quiz on 1 John Home >> Bible Studies >> 1, 2, and 3 John Studies >> 1 John 3:1-10 These small group studies of 1 John contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous. (1-3) ESV or (12-14) 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: vs. Evolution, Personal another version (4) : 3:1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Top 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. (4) 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. What is said about the three that bear witness in heaven? 20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. the devil? 18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. 21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: If God so loved us what should we do? Then discuss the questions that follow. 4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 10 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. 27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. Why do we love God? Author: 1, 2, and 3 John have from earliest times been attributed to the apostle John, who also wrote the Gospel of John. 20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. 5 Finance, Teacher What are the two major contrasting spirits? Discussion Question 19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. What are we not to love and why? For what purpose did John write this epistle? What does it mean that believers do not continue to sin (1 John 3:6; 5:18)? What are we to test? for being a child of God? the devil? 4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. (4) 10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. 15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. What does John call a person who hates his brother? ESV,  NASB & NIV versions have voice (12) 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. Discussion Question He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.   7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. (15), How do we have confidence toward God? How does the beginning verse in this epistle compare to the 16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. What are we to test? ESV or (18) This is the true God, and eternal life. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. ESV or 5 John 7-9 4. 1 John study questions Chapter 5 5:1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. (19) 4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 3     4     This page last updated: December 28, 2020. 16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. (9,11) (8) How do we have confidence toward God? 20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? What does everyone do who has this hope? (13) What should we keep ourselves from? How many times is a form of the word love used in this chapter? (11,21) There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. He who sins is of whom? 5:1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. (8) (14) 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. (15) 6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. Why do we need to confess our sins in they have already been forgiven (1 John 1:9)? 10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.   (2) scripture please answer the related Who is in darkness? Why had John’s readers overcome? If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. - To listen as you read click the version, There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. Discussion Question stressed the certainties of the Christian life and gave tests for Why do we love God? What does John call a person who says he loves God but hates his Why do we need to confess our sins in they have already been forgiven (1 John 1:9)? I Jo 2).   4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. (3) 5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. 11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. He who is born of God does not do what? What will love enable us to have in the day of judgment? review 21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. (3-4), What is said about God with regard to light and darkness? 20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? To 4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. ESV or Chapter 5 Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. He 7 Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. NIV, then the sound symbol & wait about 30 sec. 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. ESV or 18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. (11,21) Top If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. 10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. To (4) (11,21), What will love enable us to have in the day of judgment? And wherefore slew he him? (1)   What is said about the three that bear witness in heaven? For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. (21-22) 18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. Amen. What does everyone do who has this hope? Chapter 5 14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: (4) Top 20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? 12 Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. 21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. NIV, then the sound symbol & wait about 30 sec. For what purpose did John write this epistle? 17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. (16)   (7,9). (10) them of seducers, and to strengthen their confidence in eternal life. 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. What is does the “love of the world” mean to you? Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the Bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website www.DoingGood.org. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. NIV, then the sound symbol & wait about 30 sec. 3:1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. The Apostle John begins with the purpose of writing this letter by stating, “I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. How do we know that God abides in us? He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. What will love enable us to have in the day of judgment? What is the lust of the eyes? He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 5:1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. What does it mean that greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4)? What is the message he heard? 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. ESV or 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. Back After listening to and/or reading the Who is the true God? Top 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. (20) To read 5:1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. What are two purposes of this epistle? 5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. What provisions are there for us if we sin? 21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. What does it mean that the light shines in the darkness (John 1:5)? or 21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. What does everyone do who has this hope? These may be used to introduce quizzing during a 1-hour period. 4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. (7) ESV or 13 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. - To listen as you read click the version, Scripture Quiz —in John 1:1-34. 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. wrote so the reader’s joy might be full, that they would not sin, to warn 14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: - To listen as you read click the version, And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us. 9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. 9 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. NIV, then the sound symbol & wait about 30 sec. 11 But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes. Chapter 2 What does it mean that the Word was in the beginning (John 1:1)? (3) mGNT 1 John 1:1-3 1 ὃ ἦν ἀπ’ … To Discussion Questions What does John 1:1,14 mean when it says that Jesus is the Word of God? 6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. 4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. Why do you think that John was the author of this epistle? 7 Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. (20) Bible Courses, Answers for   (9-10) Second, John wanted believers to have joy (see 1:4). Why do we love God? 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