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Discussion Questions:

1. What might be one of the main reasons John has written this letter?

2. What does it mean to be a child of God. What does it mean to you personally?

3. Why doesn't the world know or understand us, and sometimes mock us?

4. What will we be like in heaven?

5. What does verse three say about the way we should live?

6. Who sins? Relate verse 4 to James. Why did Jesus come? How was it possible for him to do what he did?

7. Read verse 6, what does it say to the alcoholic? What might it say to you?

8. How does verse 7 relate to John's reason for writing the letter?

9. Where does sin come from? When you sin, who are you listening to?

10. How does verse 9 relate to verse 6?

11. What is the next "Test for Christianity" that John lays out in verse 10?

12. Are you surprised when people make fun of you for being a Christian?

13. Relate verses 14-15 to the Ten Commandments, and then to John's purpose for writing, what kind of theology is he developing?

14. List the example of true love that John states:

15. How does verse 18 relate to John's purpose in writing? What does it mean for you and your relationships, with your spouse, friends, enemies, children...?

16. What secrets can we keep from God? What is John saying about our consciences?

17. What is John's summary of what we need to do? List the steps.

18. How do you know you are a Christian?