1 John Chapter 1 — Walking in the Light Quiz Flashcards

#1

According to 1 John 1:5, what is God described as?

📖 1 John 1:5

#2

In 1 John 1:6, what does John say about those who claim to have fellowship with God while walking in darkness?

📖 1 John 1:6

#3

What does 1 John 1:7 say happens when we walk in the light?

📖 1 John 1:7

#4

According to 1 John 1:8, what does John say about those who claim to be without sin?

📖 1 John 1:8

#5

What does 1 John 1:9 promise to those who confess their sins?

📖 1 John 1:9

#6

In 1 John 1:1-2, what is John emphasizing about what the apostles experienced with Jesus?

📖 1 John 1:1-2

#7

According to 1 John 1:3, why did John write his epistle to believers?

📖 1 John 1:3

#8

What does 1 John 1:4 say about the purpose of John's message to believers?

📖 1 John 1:4

#2

They lie and do not live out the truth

1 John 1:6 states, 'If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.' This passage emphasizes the impossibility of genuine fellowship with God while living in sin.

1 John 1:6

#1

God is light

1 John 1:5 explicitly states 'This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.' This foundational statement establishes God's perfect nature and holiness.

1 John 1:5

#4

They deceive themselves and the truth is not in them

1 John 1:8 states, 'If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.' This verse establishes that all believers, even mature ones, must acknowledge their ongoing struggle with sin.

1 John 1:8

#3

We have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin

1 John 1:7 declares, 'But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.' This verse connects walking in light with both community and Christ's cleansing power.

1 John 1:7

#6

They heard, saw, and touched the Word of Life, who appeared to them

1 John 1:1 states, 'That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this is the Word of Life.' John emphasizes the apostles' firsthand, physical experience of Jesus.

1 John 1:1-2

#5

God is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness

1 John 1:9 declares, 'If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.' This verse offers assurance of God's forgiveness and cleansing to those who confess their wrongdoing.

1 John 1:9

#8

So that our joy may be complete

1 John 1:4 states, 'We write this to make our joy complete.' John emphasizes that sharing the message of fellowship with God brings complete joy to both the writer and the readers.

1 John 1:4

#7

So that the readers might have fellowship with the apostles and with God through Jesus Christ

1 John 1:3 declares, 'We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.' John's purpose is to extend fellowship and connection with God.

1 John 1:3

#9

How many times does 1 John 1 use the word 'fellowship' or a related form?

📖 1 John 1:3

#10

In 1 John 1:10, what does John say about those who claim they have not sinned?

📖 1 John 1:10

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#10

They make God out to be a liar and his word is not in them

1 John 1:10 states, 'If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.' This verse emphasizes that denying sin is equivalent to calling God a liar, since God's Word testifies to human sinfulness.

1 John 1:10

#9

Three times

1 John 1 uses 'fellowship' three times: in verse 3 (twice—'fellowship with us' and 'fellowship is with the Father'), emphasizing the centrality of community and connection with God and other believers.

1 John 1:3

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