Walk in the Light

What does the Bible tell us about the author of 1, 2, and 3 John?

Why do you think following God is compared to walking in the light? How do you know if you are in darkness or light?

What is the relationship between love and obedience in our Christian walk? Can you love God and not obey Him? Why or why not?

If you were to write a letter to a younger believer, what would you say?  What advice would you give?

What is lust? Why is it so destructive?

What is the difference between “the” Antichrist and the “antichrists” mentioned in John’s letters?

What is the difference between worldly hope and heavenly hope?

How can you tell if someone is a Christian?

Do you sometimes doubt your salvation? How can you be secure in it?

How can you tell when someone is a “false teacher”—what gives them away?

What does it mean when God’s love is “made complete” in us (1 John 4:17)? How does God’s love reveal itself in our lives?

How does the Bible’s definition of freedom differ from what the world views as freedom? Can you give an example?

Is there a limit to Satan’s power over believers?

Why are idols of any sort so destructive to following God fully?

What did you learn from John’s letters? Make a short list (3-5 items) of your takeaways from these letters.