Memory Verse: 1 John 5:11-12 – “ And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life; he who has not the Son of God has not life.” (RSV)

According to 1 John 5:11-12:

1. Who gives eternal life?
2. Where is eternal life found?
3. Who has eternal life?

Other questions for Topic 1:

1. What did John say in John 20:31 about why he wrote the book?

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2. According to Romans 5:8, how has God shown that He loves you?

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3. What results of man’s sinfulness are listed in Isaiah 59:2?

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4. Read Ephesians 2:8-9. Can we be saved by our good deeds or works? On what basis does God save us?

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5. In 1 Peter 3:18, how did Peter explain what God has done to bring men to himself?

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6. How did John say a person receives the gift of salvation in John 1:12?

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7. What did Jesus promise his followers in John 10:27-29?

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8. What takes place when a person becomes a Christian, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17?

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Application:

1. Read to others in your group the memory verse:

1 John 5:11-12 – “ And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.  He who has the Son has life; he who has not the Son of God has not life.”

2. Share with others in your home/group/cell about your experience after reading through this topic 1.