◄ 1 John 1:1 ►
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands--this is the Word of life. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 John 1:1? 2. How does 1 John 1:1 affirm Jesus' eternal existence and divinity? 3. What does "heard, seen, and touched" reveal about the apostles' experience with Jesus? 4. How does 1 John 1:1 connect to John 1:1-14 about the Word? 5. How can we testify to Jesus' reality in our daily lives today? 6. What steps can you take to deepen your relationship with the "Word of life"? 7. What does "from the beginning" in 1 John 1:1 imply about Jesus' existence? 8. How does 1 John 1:1 affirm the divinity of Jesus? 9. What is the significance of "the Word of life" in 1 John 1:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 John 1? 11. 1 John 1:1 mentions seeing and handling the “Word of life.” Where is the historical or archaeological proof for this physical encounter? 12. Who was Quadratus of Athens? 13. Was the Word present at the beginning? 14. How do we reconcile the portrayal of Diotrephes in 3 John 1:9–10 with potential bias, since we only hear one side? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding Jesus as "from the beginning" impact your view of His authority and divinity? 2. In what ways can the tangible experiences of the apostles (hearing, seeing, touching) strengthen your faith today? 3. How does the concept of Jesus as the "Word of life" influence your understanding of eternal life? 4. What are some modern-day challenges to the truth of the Incarnation, and how can you address them using this passage? 5. How can the assurance of the apostles' eyewitness testimony encourage you in sharing your faith with others? 1 John 1 Bible Study Questions 1. What does it mean that God is "light"? How does this metaphor speak to God’s nature? 2. What implications does the statement "God is light" have on our daily living? 3. How do verses 1-2 demonstrate the authenticity of Jesus Christ? 4. What does "fellowship" mean in the context of 1 John 1:3? How can we have fellowship with God and with each other? 5. How do you interpret the phrase "walk in the light" in your everyday life? Can you give specific examples? 6. What does "walking in darkness" mean? What are some contemporary examples of "walking in darkness"? 7. How does John describe the consequence of claiming to be without sin (1 John 1:8-10)? 8. How does the concept of confession tie into the themes of light and darkness in this chapter? 9. How does John's assertion of God's faithfulness and justice (1 John 1:9) affect your understanding of God? 10. How does John use contrast (light/dark, truth/lie) to communicate his message? 11. What can you take away from the phrase "His truth is not in us" when we deny our sins? How can this be applied to real-life situations? 12. How can we use the message in this chapter to guide our interactions with others? 13. In what ways can you increase your fellowship with God and others, as suggested by this chapter? 14. How can admitting our faults and seeking forgiveness improve our relationship with God and others? 15. How can the truths revealed in 1 John 1 help you when you feel spiritually distant or disconnected from God? 16. How does the concept of God's purity challenge the way you live your life? 17. How might this chapter affect your view on moral relativism – the idea that there are no absolute truths? 18. What are practical steps we can take to “walk in the light”? 19. How does understanding God as light influence your view of His character and your relationship with Him? 20. How can you apply the lessons in this chapter to guide your decisions and actions in a situation where truth and lies are at stake? Links 1 John 1:1 NIV 1 John 1:1 NLT 1 John 1:1 ESV 1 John 1:1 NASB 1 John 1:1 KJV 1 John 1:1 Commentaries Bible Hub