Chapter 32-33

Question 1

1. What is the message of 1 John 4:1-6?

Answer 1

It addresses the first theme of Believe in Jesus Christ

Question 2

3. What distinguishes the Spirit of Truth from the Spirit of error, according to 1 John 4:1-3?

Answer 2

(Incarnation, atonement, and ethics)

1. The spirit of God that confesses Jesus has come in the flesh
   
   2. Discerning prophets- were they inspired by the Holy Spirit or were they false
2. What does the world think about it-if the world approves it’s the spirit of deceit.

Question 3

4. Why does the world accept the message of the Docetists (1 John 4:4-6)?

Answer 3

They deny the incarnation, atonement, and ethics of Jesus (sanctification)

Question 4

1. What is the overarching theme of 1 John 3:11-12?

Answer 4

• Jesus’ followers should love others

Question 5

4. Please explain the three results of loving one’s bother, according to 1 John 3:18-22.

Answer 5

• They’ll abide in the truth
• They’ll have assurance before God
• They’ll receive answers to prayer