Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - 1 John 5

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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - 1 John 5


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1 John 5

PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS

UBS4 NKJV NRSV TEV NJB
Faith is Victory Over the World Obedience by Faith Victorious Faith Our Victory Over the World 1Jn_4:20 to 1Jn_5:5 1Jn_5:1-5 1Jn_5:1-5 1Jn_5:1-5 The Source of Faith The Witness Concerning the Son The Certainty of God's Witness The Witness About Jesus Christ 1Jn_5:5-13 1Jn_5:6-12 1Jn_5:6-13 1Jn_5:6-12 1Jn_5:6-12 The Knowledge of Eternal Life Conclusion Eternal Life 1Jn_5:13-15 Confidence and Compassion in Prayer 1Jn_5:13 1Jn_5:13-15 Prayer for Sinners 1Jn_5:14-17 1Jn_5:14-17 1Jn_5:14-17 1Jn_5:16-17 Knowing the True, Rejecting the False 1Jn_5:16-17 Summary of the Letter 1Jn_5:18-21 1Jn_5:18-21 1Jn_5:18-20 1Jn_5:18 1Jn_5:18-21 1Jn_5:19 1Jn_5:20 1Jn_5:21 1Jn_5:21 READING CYCLE THREE

FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

Read the chapter in one sitting. Identify the subjects. Compare your subject divisions with the five modern translations. Paragraphing is not inspired, but it is the key to following the original author's intent, which is the heart of interpretation. Every paragraph has one and only one subject.

1. First paragraph

2. Second paragraph

3. Third paragraph

4. Etc.



WORD AND PHRASE STUDY

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They are meant to be thought-provoking, not definitive.

1. List the three major tests that assure believers that they are in Christ.

2. What do the terms "water" and "blood" refer to in 1Jn_5:6; 1Jn_5:8?

3. Can we know that we are Christians? Are there some Christians who do not know?

4. What is the sin that leads to death? Can it be committed by a believer?

5. Is it God's keeping power or our own efforts which deliver us from temptation?