1-3 John Study Information: Chapter 08

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Chapter 8:

The Testimony of God 1 John 5:6-12

Drawing Near:

• 1. Have you ever been a witness in a court case or a witness to an auto accident? If so, describe that experience.
• 2. How would you define what it means to be a “witness” for Jesus Christ?

 

Lesson Questions:

• 1. The false teachers of John’s day asserted that a “Christ-spirit” departed from the man Jesus just prior to His death on the cross. How would John’s comments about “water and blood” in verse 6 refute this charge?
• 2. How did John describe the Holy Spirit in this short passage?
• 3. What three witnesses did John cite as being in agreement about the Son of God?
• 4. According to John, to refuse to believe in Jesus is tantamount to calling God what (v. 10)?
• 5. What do verses 11 and 12 teach about eternal life?

Going Deeper:  Scriptures: Mathew 17:1-7

Exploring the Meaning:

• 6. What does Mathew’s account of the transfiguration of Christ reveal and confirm about Jesus’ identity?
• 7. When it comes to Christ’s identity, why is God’s testimony (1 John 5:9) greater than man’s testimony (see 1:1-4)?
• 8. Why does John stress that there are “three witnesses” (vv. 7-8)? Why is this significant?

 Truth for Today:

Reflecting on the Text:

• 9. How does the death of Christ also “testify” as to the identity of the Son of God (see Mathew 27:54)?
• 10. How could you use 1 John 5:11-12 to share with others in very simple terms what it means to be a Christian? What is the “good news” in these verses?
• 11. Remember, 1 John 5:6-12 is a study about “witnessing” – all the different voices (human and divine) and all the various facts (historical and theological) that form a single chorus to say clearly and loudly, “Jesus is the Christ, the Savior of the world. Trust ONLY in Him.” As you conclude this lesson, ask the spirit of God to search your heart. Is your life adding to this glorious chorus or detracting from it? How are you witnessing to the reality of the Lordship of Christ in your daily attitudes and behavior?

 

Personal Response:

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