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I JOHN – LESSON 2

I. PROLOGUE: KNOWING FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD (1:1-10).

A. The word of life is manifested (1:1-2)

1. Heard

2. Seen

3. Beheld

4. Handled

B. Joyous fellowship with God is the fundamental reason for the declaration (1:3-4).

C. Test for true fellowship with God (1:5-10)

1. Know God is light.

2. Walk in the light.

3. Speak with God that one has sinned.

VOCABULARY WORK- Define the following words and apply the meaning in their context:

1. Fellowship-

 

2. Walk -

3. Confess-

4. Cleansed –

QUESTIONS:

`1. What is “the beginning” in verse 1?

 

  2.  What is the difference between “seen” and “beheld” ?

3. What  senses were used, and why does John open the letter with the declaration of their use?

  4. What has been observed by John and others?

  5. With whom does eternal life reside?

  6. What must occur before fellowship with God is possible?

  7. What must occur before fellowship with God is a reality?

  8. What are two results when one says he has no sin?