Questions for 1 John 2:3-17
*Please make the time to study at home in order to answer the questions below. All of our Bible classes are richer in the sharing of thoughts when we dedicate time to prepare for our public Bible studies.
1 John 2:3-11
1. How do we know that we know Christ? Include other passages that help determine what it means to “know Christ”.
2. How do we know that we are in Christ? Include other passages that help determine what it means to be “in Christ”.
3. John refers to an “old commandment” and a “new commandment” in verses 7-8. Are these commandments the same or different? Please explain your answer (see John 13:31-35, 2 John 5-6).
4. What are the comparisons and/or contrasts made in verses 9-11?
1 John 2:12-14
5. The writer divides the hearers into three categories and praises them in some aspect of their Christian walk. List the categories and what John praises each one for. What application do you personally get from this passage?
1 John 2:15-17
6. Compare verse 15 with James 4:4. What does love of worldly things do to man’s relationship with God?
7. What are the three categories of worldliness that man may walk in? Please list the three categories and some of the sins that may be included in them.
8. What is the ultimate downfall of putting your love and trust into the things of the world?
9. What is the ultimate reward of putting your love and trust in God?