1 John Quiz — Questions and Answers
All 10 questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the King James Version reference. Use this page as a study guide, an answer key, or a quick review sheet.
Q1.According to the first chapter, if we say that we have no sin, what is the result?
- A. We are made perfect
- B. We deceive ourselves ✓
- C. We are justified
- D. We please God
Answer: We deceive ourselves
The scripture saith if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Q2.Who is described as our 'advocate with the Father' if any man sin?
- A. The Holy Ghost
- B. The Archangel Michael
- C. Jesus Christ the righteous ✓
- D. John the Baptist
Answer: Jesus Christ the righteous
Jesus Christ is our advocate and the propitiation for our sins.
Q3.What does John say about those who love the world?
- A. They shall inherit the earth
- B. The love of the Father is not in him ✓
- C. They are wise in their generation
- D. They shall be given more
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.
Q4.Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called what?
- A. The sons of God ✓
- B. The servants of the Most High
- C. The kings of the earth
- D. The disciples of light
Answer: The sons of God
The Father's love allows us to be called the sons of God.
Q5.Whosoever hateth his brother is compared to what kind of person?
- A. A thief
- B. A murderer ✓
- C. A publican
- D. A hypocrite
Answer: A murderer
John writes that whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer.
Q6.How does John instruct the 'little children' to love?
- A. In word and in tongue only
- B. With gold and silver
- C. In deed and in truth ✓
- D. With fear and trembling
Answer: In deed and in truth
We are told not to love in word or tongue, but in deed and in truth.
Q7.Complete the famous phrase: 'He that loveth not knoweth not God; for...'
- A. God is light
- B. God is love ✓
- C. God is a spirit
- D. God is holy
Answer: God is love
The text explicitly states that 'God is love.'
Q8.What does 'perfect love' cast out?
- A. Sin
- B. Doubt
- C. Fear ✓
- D. Enemies
Answer: Fear
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear.
Q9.According to chapter 5, what is the victory that overcometh the world?
- A. Our faith ✓
- B. Our works
- C. Our strength
- D. Our knowledge
Answer: Our faith
This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
Q10.What are the three that bear record in heaven?
- A. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost
- B. The Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost ✓
- C. The Spirit, the Water, and the Blood
- D. The Angels, the Saints, and the Martyrs
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.