1 John Flashcards
Who wrote the epistles of the Johns?
1 John, 2 John, 3 John
The apostle John
How many chapters are in 1 John?
5
Which epistle starts with the following verse?
“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands…”
1 John
According to John, what purifies us from sin?
The blood of Jesus
1 John 1:7
According to John, who claims to be without sin?
Someone who deceives themselves
1 John 1:8
What happens when we confess our sins to God?
He is just and faithful to forgive us our sins;
He will forgive our sins
( 1 John 1:9)
What are the contrasting themes in 1 John?
Darkness & light (1 John 1:5)
Hate & love (1 John 2:9-10)
Idols & false prophets (1 John 5:20-21)
Who speaks to the Father on our behalf and in our defense?
Jesus
1 John 2:1
What happens if you love the world or the things of this world?
The love of the Father is not in him
1 John 2:15
What does living a godly life look like, according to 1 John?
Joyfully fellowshipping with one another (1 John 1:3)
Desiring not to sin (1 John 2:1)
Answered prayers (1 John 3:21-22)
What are the benefits of fellowshipping with God?
The love of God can be seen (1 John 2:5)
Does not fall into worldly temptations (1 John 2:5)
Saved from punishment on the judgement day (1 John 4:17-21)
According to 1 John, what kind of person is the anti-christ?
A man who denies that Jesus is the Christ
1 John 2:22)
Who is it that denies that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh?
The antichrist
1 John 2:22; 4:2
According to 1 John, what is the promise made to followers of Christ?
Eternal life
1 John 2:25
According to 1 John, what are some descriptions of children of God?
Righteous (1 John 2:28)
Seed of God remains in him/her (1 John 3:7-9)
What is Cain’s evil action that’s recorded in 1 John?
Murdering his own brother
1 John 3:12
Fill in the blank.
“Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in _______ and in _______…”
Action;
Truth
(1 John 3:18)
Explain the concept of love that’s portrayed in 1 John.
Love comes from God;
God is love;
It’s not us who loves, but it’s God who loves us first
(1 John 4:7-10)
Explain the different kinds of love.
Agape - the love that God has for sinners / divine, eternal love;
Phileo - friendship love
Storage - family love
Eros - between man and woman
Where in 1 John can we find the words, “God is love”?
1 John 4:8
What must we abide in, in order for God to abide in us?
Love
1 John 4:16
Fill in the blank (1 John 4:18)
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love _______ …”
Casts out fear
What ought to be the right response towards the love of God as a believer?
To keep his commandments
1 John 5:3
What is the work of the Spirit that’s shown in 1 John?
- Anointing (1 John 2:20)
- Making the presence of God known in the believer (1 John 3:24)
- Assuring us of our faith in him
- Overcoming the world (1 John 4:3-4)
