1 John Quiz

Answer key for 1 John Quiz

1. Q1: According to the first chapter, if we say that we have no sin, what is the result? Answer: We deceive ourselves. The scripture saith if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. Reference: 1 John 1:8 (KJV).
2. Q2: Who is described as our 'advocate with the Father' if any man sin? Answer: Jesus Christ the righteous. Jesus Christ is our advocate and the propitiation for our sins. Reference: 1 John 2:1 (KJV).
3. Q3: What does John say about those who love the world? Answer: The love of the Father is not in him. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Reference: 1 John 2:15 (KJV).
4. Q4: Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called what? Answer: The sons of God. The Father's love allows us to be called the sons of God. Reference: 1 John 3:1 (KJV).
5. Q5: Whosoever hateth his brother is compared to what kind of person? Answer: A murderer. John writes that whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer. Reference: 1 John 3:15 (KJV).
6. Q6: How does John instruct the 'little children' to love? Answer: In deed and in truth. We are told not to love in word or tongue, but in deed and in truth. Reference: 1 John 3:18 (KJV).
7. Q7: Complete the famous phrase: 'He that loveth not knoweth not God; for...' Answer: God is love. The text explicitly states that 'God is love.' Reference: 1 John 4:8 (KJV).
8. Q8: What does 'perfect love' cast out? Answer: Fear. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear. Reference: 1 John 4:18 (KJV).
9. Q9: According to chapter 5, what is the victory that overcometh the world? Answer: Our faith. This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Reference: 1 John 5:4 (KJV).
10. Q10: What are the three that bear record in heaven? Answer: The Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost. The KJV specifies the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. Reference: 1 John 5:7 (KJV).