They say it takes at least 6 weeks to create a habit. The book of I John is a great place to start if you are looking to make studying the Bible a habit. The main theme of this short, five chapter book is to experience the love and fellowship of the one true God. The book of 1 John, written by the apostle John, a close friend, and apostle of Jesus. He also wrote, John, 2 John, 3 John, and Revelation. John wrote this book to proclaim truth admits deception. He wanted new believers to have faith in the assurance of Jesus  in a world full of voice, full of darkness and full of confusion.. “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.” (1 Jn 5:13) 

This study is designed for you to journey with God in personal devotion time and have a little help along the way. Below you will find podcasts with discussion questions created by Pastor Matt Wallace. You will be guided through the chapters discussing questions, assurances, memorizing challenges and life application.

Email Pastor Matt at fsiwallace@gmail.com if you have questions along the way. 


Self Paced Study

Week 1
Introduction: Who is John, Fellowship and Assurance

Questions

  1. What are some views of Jesus that are common in our culture? How do those views line up with who Jesus really is in the Bible? How have these views spilled over into the church?

  2. What is at stake when it comes to our view of Jesus? How can we make sure that we have the right view of Jesus? 

  3. How does this opening section of 1 John speak to the question of Who is Jesus?

  4. Given what John says about Jesus, what’s wrong with the idea that all religions essentially teach the same thing?

  5. How is this idea of fellowship different than the way many Christians use the word?

Week 2

Good News, Bad News, Great News

Questions

  1. How would the majority of people you know answer the question, “What is God like?” How does John’s teaching that “God is light” (1 Jn 1:5) differ from the way many people think about God today?

  2. What are some ways we try to hide or deny our sins and weaknesses?

  3. Some people think that God could never forgive certain sins that they have committed. How does the description of Christ as our “advocate” (2:1) and “atonement (2:2) give us hope in the face of the darkest of sins?

  4. How is confessing our sin different than simply saying “I’m sorry” and then going back to the same sinful patterns?

  5. How can it be great news that Jesus died not only for us but, ultimately, for God?