◄ 1 John 3:7 ►
Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 John 3:7? 2. How can we avoid being led astray, according to 1 John 3:7? 3. What does "practices righteousness" mean in the context of 1 John 3:7? 4. How does 1 John 3:7 connect with James 2:26 on faith and works? 5. In what ways can we practice righteousness daily in our lives? 6. How does 1 John 3:7 encourage discernment against false teachings today? 7. What does 1 John 3:7 mean by "practicing righteousness" in a modern context? 8. How does 1 John 3:7 challenge the concept of inherent human goodness? 9. What historical context influenced the writing of 1 John 3:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 John 3? 11. Who is the Antichrist according to the Bible? 12. Who is the author of 2 John? 13. What is the Breastplate of Righteousness? 14. Psalm 15:4 endorses despising the vile while honoring the godly; does this clash with New Testament commands to love enemies (e.g., Matthew 5:44)? Discussion Questions 1. What are some practical ways you can guard yourself against deception in your spiritual life? 2. How does practicing righteousness serve as evidence of your faith in Christ? 3. In what ways can you actively imitate Christ's righteousness in your daily interactions with others? 4. How can being part of a Christian community help you in your pursuit of righteousness? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced growth in righteousness. What factors contributed to this growth, and how can you apply them to your current spiritual journey? 1 John 3 Bible Study Questions 1. How does knowing you are a child of God influence your perspective on your identity? 2. In what ways can you personally relate to the love that God has for His children as described in verses 1-3? 3. How does the hope of becoming like Christ when He appears inspire you to live a life of purity? 4. What is the connection between sin and lawlessness as described in verses 4-10? How does this apply in the current societal context? 5. In what ways can believers today distinguish themselves from the world as children of God? 6. How can you ensure that you do not merely pay lip service to love, but actively live it out? 7. Can you recall a time when you had to 'lay down your life' (sacrifice) for a fellow believer? How did this experience influence your understanding of love? 8. How does the story of Cain and Abel apply to our relationships with our brothers and sisters in Christ today? 9. How can believers provide assurance to their hearts in the face of self-condemnation? 10. How does the concept of God being greater than our hearts comfort you in times of guilt or self-doubt? 11. How does obedience to God’s commands play a role in maintaining a relationship with Him? 12. How can you be certain that you are living in God and He in you? How does this assurance shape your daily living? 13. What are practical ways you can demonstrate the love of God to others? 14. How can you apply the principles from this chapter to overcome the prevalent sins in today's society? 15. How does the reality of God's love for us empower us to live sacrificially for others? 16. How can you ensure that love is not just spoken, but shown in action and in truth in your life? 17. What are some practical ways to purify ourselves as Christ is pure? 18. How can the church today be a better reflection of the love and righteousness of God? 19. How does understanding that God is greater than our hearts help in dealing with personal failure and guilt? 20. In what ways does the Holy Spirit confirm to you personally that you are living in God and He in you? Links 1 John 3:7 NIV 1 John 3:7 NLT 1 John 3:7 ESV 1 John 3:7 NASB 1 John 3:7 KJV 1 John 3:7 Commentaries Bible Hub