An Inductive Study of 1^st John

Lesson 2

In 2 Timothy 2¹⁵ Paul challenges us to "handle accurately the word of truth". To do this we must know how to study the bible for ourselves. You might want to review the notes from our class on self study. By now I hope you have completed your observation worksheet for chapter one.

Questions:

1. What do we learn from the first three verses of John's epistle about the word of life?

2. What is the "message" John references in verse 5?

3. Study the word "fellowship" using Vines. What do we learn about fellowship from verses 1-5?

4. Review the following verses and record what you learn about those who are in darkness, and those who are in light.

a. John 8¹² –

b. John 12^35,36 –

c. John 12⁴⁶ –

d. Act 26¹⁸ –

e. 2 Corinthians 6¹⁴ –

f. Colossians 1¹³ –

g. Ephesians 5^6-8 –

h. 1 Thessalonians 5^4,5 –

i. 1 Peter 2¹⁹ –

j. 1 John 2^7-11 –

5. What can we conclude about those who walk in darkness as a matter of life?

6. What can we conclude about those who walk in light as a way f life?

7. Can a person, as a pattern of life walk in darkness and be in fellowship with God? (y/n) explain.