◄ 1 John 5:6 ►
This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ--not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 John 5:6? 2. How does 1 John 5:6 affirm Jesus' divine nature through "water and blood"? 3. What role does the Spirit play in testifying to Jesus' identity in 1 John 5:6? 4. How can we apply the truth of Jesus' testimony in our daily lives? 5. How does 1 John 5:6 connect with the Gospel accounts of Jesus' baptism? 6. Why is it important for believers to understand the testimony of "water and blood"? 7. What does "He came by water and blood" mean in 1 John 5:6? 8. How does 1 John 5:6 affirm Jesus' divinity and humanity? 9. Why is the Spirit's testimony important in 1 John 5:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 John 5? 11. Can 1 John 5:6’s reference to “water and blood” be reconciled with any verifiable historical or scientific data? 12. What is the Comma Johanneum? 13. Does the Spirit testify with our spirit? 14. Who was Longinus in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How do the elements of "water and blood" in 1 John 5:6 deepen your understanding of Jesus' mission and identity? 2. In what ways can you seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit to testify to the truth of Jesus in your own life? 3. How does the testimony of Jesus' baptism and crucifixion influence your personal faith journey? 4. What practical steps can you take to share your testimony of faith with others, inspired by the Spirit's witness? 5. How can the sacrificial love of Christ, as demonstrated through His blood, be reflected in your daily interactions and relationships? 1 John 5 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the connection between love and obedience depicted in verses 1-3 reflect in your life? 2. In verses 4-5, overcoming the world is linked with faith. How do you interpret this connection? How does this relate to your personal experiences? 3. How can we apply the teachings of verses 6-12, about the witness of God, in our daily lives? 4. How does the assurance of eternal life, as described in verses 13-21, influence your perspective on life and death? 5. How does the concept of victory through faith encourage you in times of struggle? 6. How can we ensure that our love for God extends to all His children? 7. What practical steps can we take to avoid idols and false gods in today's society, as warned in the last verse? 8. In what ways can we show our love for God by obeying His commandments? 9. How does understanding Jesus as the Son of God impact your relationship with Him? 10. How can the idea of eternal life influence our daily decision-making? 11. How can believers support each other in living out the teachings of 1 John 5? 12. What role does the Holy Spirit play in providing us with the testimony about Jesus Christ? 13. How can you ensure that your faith is not just intellectual but also practiced? 14. How does this chapter redefine your understanding of victory? 15. How does the relationship between love for God and love for others manifest in your life? 16. How can we discern the will of God when making requests in prayer? 17. How can faith act as a catalyst for overcoming worldly challenges? 18. How does the concept of eternal life comfort you in times of loss or grief? 19. What strategies can you adopt to guard yourself against spiritual idols in contemporary society? 20. How can you use the lessons from 1 John 5 to strengthen your faith and deepen your relationship with God? Links 1 John 5:6 NIV 1 John 5:6 NLT 1 John 5:6 ESV 1 John 5:6 NASB 1 John 5:6 KJV 1 John 5:6 Commentaries Bible Hub