“Blessed Assurance”

1 John

PURPOSE OF 1 JOHN
1. John wants to give us

that we have

Reveal Answer

.

2. John wants to express how this

Reveal Answer

with God is

Reveal Answer

.

THE BIG IDEAS
God is

.

We walk in the

by being

Reveal Answer

.

is loving

Reveal Answer

as Jesus loves us.

God is

.

If we

, then we walk with

Reveal Answer

. If we don’t

Reveal Answer

, then we don’t walk with

Reveal Answer

.

THE BIG TAKEAWAYS
We are not the source of either

or

Reveal Answer

!

We are not called to

light and love, we are called to

Reveal Answer

in light and love.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS / 5-DAY READING PLAN
Day 1 – Read Chapter 1
Verses 5-10 speak about the importance of recognizing and confessing our sins. Why do you think we cannot just be free of sin?

Day 2 – Read Chapter 2
The early verses in this chapter reference Jesus speaking to the Father in our defense. Also in these verses, Jesus is referred to as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. What does this mean to you?

Day 3 – Read Chapter 3
What guidance does John give about some specific ways we are to love one another?

Day 4 – Read Chapter 4
Since God is love, what does John teach us about how we can use God’s example and inspiration to show love to others? Can’t we just choose to love others on our own? Why or why not?

Day 5 – Read Chapter 5
John speaks of the importance of overcoming the world; in other words, overcoming the battle over the lure and temptations of the world. How can we tap into God’s power to overcome the world?