Questions for 1 John 3:10-23
*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 3:10-15
1. What two things do children of the devil not do?
2. Cain is used as a negative example of “loving your brother” (verse 10) or “loving one another” (verse 11). What did he murder his brother?
3. Is it common today to be treated unfairly because you are simply trying to live righteously (i.e., practice righteousness)?
4. Where did Jesus give similar teaching that is found in verses 14-15?
5. List the many different ways that Christians are described in 1 John 3 verses 1-15.
1 John 3:16-23
6. How do we know love? If we know this love, what will we do?
7. How are we to love?
8. In your own words, what is the overall message and meaning of verses 18-22?
9. In verse 23, what two identifying marks of a Christian are commanded? He emphasizes these at other places in the book as well. Why do you think he is repeating these teachings so much?