1. In 1 John 1:1-3, what three sensory experiences does John claim to have had with the Word of Life?
A.Heard, smelled, and tasted
B.Heard, seen, and touched
C.Seen, touched, and smelled
D.Heard, seen, and believed
2. According to 1 John 2:16, what three things belong to the world and not to God the Father?
A.Pride of life, lust of flesh, and lust of the eyes
B.Love of money, love of pleasure, and love of power
C.Fear, hatred, and despair
D.Anger, jealousy, and greed
3. In 1 John 2:27, what does John say believers have received that teaches them about all things?
A.The Holy Spirit's anointing
B.The Comforter's guidance
C.The Father's wisdom
D.The Son's revelation
4. What is the specific sin that is described in 1 John 5:16 as the 'sin that leads to death'?
A.John does not explicitly identify what this sin is; interpretation varies
B.Murder or homicide
C.Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit
D.Idolatry or worship of false gods
5. In 1 John 1:9, what two actions does John say God will do when believers confess their sins?
A.Forgive and cleanse
B.Pardon and restore
C.Release and renew
D.Absolve and transform
6. What phrase does John use repeatedly throughout 1 John to test whether someone possesses the Holy Spirit and abides in God?
A.'Keeps his commandments' or 'keeps his commands'
B.'Believes in his name'
C.'Loves the brethren'
D.'Denies not his power'
7. In 1 John 3:4, how does John define sin theologically?
A.Lawlessness or transgression of the law
B.Unbelief or rejection of Christ
C.Separation from God's presence
D.Violation of one's conscience
8. According to 1 John 4:7-8, what fundamental characteristic does John attribute to God in the most absolute terms?
A.Love (stated as 'God is love')
B.Light (stated as 'God is light')
C.Spirit (stated as 'God is spirit')
D.Truth (stated as 'God is truth')
9. What future event does John reference in 1 John 3:2 regarding believers' transformation?
A.When Christ appears, believers will see Him as He is and be transformed to be like Him
B.When believers die, they will enter into eternal rest with Christ
C.When the Holy Spirit is fully given, believers will be perfected in this life
D.When believers mature spiritually, they will understand all mysteries
10. In 1 John 2:18-19, what does John claim about the 'antichrists' in relation to the early church?
A.They have come out from among believers but never truly belonged to the church
B.They are external forces attacking from outside the church
C.They will appear in the future as a single eschatological figure
D.They are Roman political authorities opposing Christian faith