Read all of 1 John
A1 1 John
A2 Notes
B1 Main idea--God has rules. We break rules, that is, we sin. God has a rule for Christian who sin--confess and ask forgiveness. Jesus is the Messiah for all our needs.
B2 Chapter one
C1 An introduction that the author, John the Apostle, knew Jesus personally. 1 John 1:1-4
C2 God is light and has no darkness. This means that God has no evil--ever. 1 John 1:5-7
C3 Christians sin, and the conditions needed for forgiveness. 1 John 1:8-10
B2 Chapter two
C1 Jesus Christ is the forgiver. 1 John 2:1-2
C2 Another test to know if we are a true Christian--obedience to God. 1 John 2:3-6
C3 Another test to know if we are a true Christina--a life of love. 1 John 2:7-11
C4 How we live and think, and what we love show our spiritual condition. 1 John 2:12-14
C5 Another test to know if we are a true Christian--if we love the world or not. 1 John 2:15-17
C6 Another test to know if we are a true Christian--if we lack the attitude of the anti-Christ. 1 John 2:18-19
C7 The role of the Holy Spirit in us, for us to know the truth. 1 John 2:20-21
C8 Another test to know if we are a true Christian--if we accept or deny the Jesus is the Messiah. A true Christian will affirm that Jesus is the Messiah. 1 John 2:22-23
C9 Another test to know if we are a true Christian--if we are steadfast to the teachings/doctrine of the New Testament. 1 John 2:24-25
C10 All true Christians can read and study the Bible with understanding. 1 John 2:26-27
C11 The need for perseverance. 1 John 2:28-29
B3 Chapter three
C1 The blessing of being God's children. 1 John 3:1-3
C2 Another test to know if we are a true Christian--do we continue to practice that same sins we had before we were a Christian? 1 John 3:4-10
C3 Another test to know if we are true Christians--love for other Christians. 1 John 3:11-12
C4 Another test to know if we are true Christians--what does the world (non-Christians) love us or not? 1 John 3:13-15
C5 Another test to know if we are true Christians--do we love others? 1 John 3:16-18
C6 Another test to know if we are true Christians--clear conscience. 1 John 3:19-24
B4 Chapter four
C1 The test of true Christian vs false convert, false prophet. 1 John 4:1-6
C2 How and why we should love as God loves. 1 John 4:7-12
C3 Another test to know if we are true Christians--we want to preach the Gospel. The motivation is love. 1 John 4:13-21
B5 Chapter five
C1 Another test to see if we are true Christians--obedience to the rules Jesus gave us. 1 John 5:1-5
C2 The witness that Jesus is truly the Messiah. 1 John 5:6-8
C3 Another test to see if we are true Christians--eternal life through Jesus Christ. 1 John 5:9-12
C4 Another test to see if we are true Christians--do we believe in the Son of God 1 John 5:13
C5 Answered prayer based on if it is God's will. 1 John 5:14-15
C6 Helping each other in this life when we sin. 1 John 5:16-17
C7 Another test to know if we are true Christians--do we keep us sinning or is there a change? 1 John 5:18
C8 Who the true God is. 1 John 5:19-20
C9 What to avoid--idols. 1 John 5:21
A3 Questions
B1 What is the relationship between Jesus and John?
B2 Why do the Scriptures say that God is Light? (See John 1:9, John 8:12, John 9:5, John 12:35-36. Light in this sense deals with truth and purity).
B3 What is sin?
B4 What is the main theme of 1 John? It is repeated over and over.
B5 How do we know if we are a true Christian?
B6 How are we to live?
B7 Who is Jesus?
B8 Is Jesus truly human? Does He truly have human flesh?
B9 How are Christian to help non-Christians?
B10 How are Christians to help other Christians?
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