1 John - Chapter-4

Chapter Summary

Christians warned of false doctrines concerning Christ's person and work. Tests of the true.

How do we "test the spirits to see if they are from God" (verse 1, CSB). How can the Word of God be a part of testing the spirits?
The statement "Jesus Christ has come in the flesh" (verse 2, CSB) describes what attributes of Jesus? Why is it important to believe that Jesus has come in the flesh?
Why would Satan lead a false prophet to mislead people as to who Jesus is? Can a person be saved if they have an incorrect view of Jesus? Why or why not?
In verse 4, who is "the one who is in you" (CSB)? Who is "the one who is in the world" (CSB)? Why should verse 4 be an encouragement to us?
According to verses 5-6, are we from God or the world? What difference do you believe that makes?
Since we are from God, how should we relate to one another (cf. verse 7)? Why?
If a person does not love, what does it say about their relationship with God? What does the truth "God is love" mean to you personally?
According to verse 9, how do we know God's love? Why is God sending His Son an act of love?
According to verse 10, who loved first: us or God? How do we know God loved us first if He is invisible?
Should Christians fear being eternally punished by God (cf. verse 18)? What is the difference between discipline and punishment? When we are being disciplined by God, what should be our attitude towards it?

Truth and error, v. 6. Love, v. 7.

God, Christ, Holy Spirit, anti-christ, John.

1, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 19, 20.