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the epistle’s theme, in your own words?
VII. APPLICATIONS FROM 1 JOHN
1. Recall from the passage about
antichrists (2:18-29) what basic truths
concerning Christ and God are denied by
such men. Is this spirit of denial prevalent in
Christendom today? What do modern liberal
theologians, who profess to be Christians,
deny about Christ? What stand and action
do you think born-again Christians (“born of
him,” 2:29) should take in view of the
alarming “antichrist” movement in the
world today?
2. Apply the truths of 1 John to everyday
living in these areas:
a. the Christian’s hope
b. the Christian’s righteous walk


c. love among Christians
d. the Christian’s assurances.
VIII. REVIEW QUESTIONS ON 1 JOHN
1. What does the Hebrew word for John
mean, literally?
2. Who are the di erent Johns of the New
Testament? Which one is the biblical
author?
3. Describe what is known of this John’s
family.
4. Reconstruct a probable biography of
John’s life up to his meeting Jesus for the

rst time. How did he compare in age with
Jesus?
5. Review the three stages of John’s
ministry in his association with Jesus.
6. Why do you think Jesus chose John to


be one of His closest disciples?
7. What was John’s ministry after
Pentecost while he remained in Jerusalem?
8. What was John’s ministry at Ephesus up
to the time of his death?
9. What Bible books did John write, and
when did he write them?
10. Write a paragraph describing the
character of John.
11. What evidence points to John’s being
the author of the fourth gospel and 1 John?
12. Where and when did John write his
rst epistle? How old was he at the time?
Justify your answers.
13. To whom may John have written this
epistle? Did he know his readers intimately?
14. What were the needs of John’s
readers, and how did he attempt to help
them in those needs?


15. Describe the epistle concerning its
form and style. In these respects compare it

with an epistle like Romans.
16. For what speci c reasons do you think
God included 1 John in the New Testament
canon?
17. From your survey study, what would
you say is the main theme of 1 John? Cite a
key verse to support this.
18. Identify or describe the two main
divisions of the letter.
19. Try to recall the outline on fellowship
beginning with persons of the fellowship.
20. What are some of the key words and
phrases of the epistle?
21. What is the tone or atmosphere of the
book? Does this throw any light on John’s
purpose in writing?
22. What are two of the grandest