“Back to the Roots” – Basic Christianity “101” (1John 1:1-4)

Dear Fellow Douloi of the North Hollywood Bible Study

Friday April 13^th we will finally dive into the text of 1John 1:1-4. 

Here are some things you can think through in advance and which we will talk about that night.  The questions below are designed, only to give you the broad strokes and will not be part of our discussion in this particular way. They will introduce you to some of the things we will look at in more detail during the study.

1.     The apostle John is introducing basic Christianity in order to call the confused Christians in Asia Minor back to their roots.  He portrays the two most basic elements in verses 1-2, an authentic message and an authentic person.  In which way does that fact shed light on your understanding of the concept of truth?

2.     The purpose of his writing is that the recipients may experience true fellowship (v.3). John’s concept of fellowship is obviously deeper than the way we often understand it today.  In which way does it encompass more than just a social gathering?  (note his statement “with the Father and with His Son”)

3.     The second purpose is genuine Joy (v.4).  Think about the concept of true biblical joy.  What is it based on? How do we cultivate it?

Looking forward to an interesting discussion and great time of fellowship!

Blessings

Pascal