Pastor Brad Franklin uses N.T. Wright's book, The Letters of John, to guide us through 1 John. These nine studies from Tom Wright help us become believers who are "walking in the truth" in our own day--people in whom the very life of God is at work for all to see.
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Sermon Referenced:
It Begins and Ends with Love: 1 John 4:7-21 - April Fiet
https://aprilfiet.com/theology-culture/sermon-meditation/begins-ends-love-1-john-47-21
The Letters of John: God is Love
Study Guide
1. How are we to discern the difference between true and false spirits?
2. Where do we find the “spirit of the antimessiah “ today?
3. Why is it important to test the spirits?
4. Why do you think believers forget the reality of “the one who is greater than the one who is in the world”?
5. How do you suggest a believer remember the truth of verse 4?
6. How many times does love appear in these verses? What is the connection between human love and God’s love?
7. In verses 9-11, what makes the statement “God is Love” not abstract?
8. What can our lack of love be evidence of? What of our love?
9. How does love drive out fear?
10. How can we claim God’s love if we hate our brothers and sisters? Why are Christian groups often guilty of this conduct?
11. How can you show others love even when there are tensions or problems?
