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Welcome back to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. We just finished studying 1 John 1:5 in Lesson 14 . In Lesson 14 we learned that God is light. We learned that God is calling you out of darkness and into His marvelous light. Let God light your path and be your guide through life. God is wrapped in light like a garment. His light is constant and reliable. When you believe...

Welcome back to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. We just finished studying 1 John 1:4. We learned that we are to follow the example of the disciples and use writing to share God's grace with others so they can experience complete joy. We also learned that there is joy in the presence of God, that you will rejoice when you understand God's grace in your life, that joy com...

Welcome back to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. We just finished studying 1 John 1:3. Let’s do a quick review of the lessons. Lesson 11 - 1 John 1:3 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us... (Fellowshipping with Other Believers) We learned that we are called to proclaim Jesus to the world in order to bring people int...

Welcome back to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. In Lesson 11 we learned that we are called to proclaim Jesus to the world in order to bring people into fellowship. We also learned that fellowshipping with other believers requires devotion, involves praying with one accord, studying the Bible, breaking bread, meeting together habitually, encouraging one another, loving o...

Welcome back to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. We just finished studying 1 John 1:2 . Let’s do a quick review of the lessons from 1 John 1:2 . Lesson 7 - 1 John 1:2 And this is the life that was revealed... (Eternal Life Revealed) We learned that Jesus was concealed in the Old Testament and was revealed in the New Testament. We also learned that Jesus wants to continue...

Welcome back to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. Last lesson we learned that Jesus is “the eternal life,” we learned what the Bible says about eternal life, and that we need to proclaim “the eternal life” to others. In this lesson we’re going to learn about the relationship between Jesus and God the Father. Let’s read our verse. 1 John 1:2 And this is the life that was r...

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. Last lesson we focused on sharing your testimony. You were encouraged to write out your testimony of what your life was like before Jesus, when you believed in Jesus, and how Jesus is transforming your life now. You were encouraged to ask God to give you the strength to share your testimony and then, to share your testimony with everyone. I...

Share Your Testimony Welcome back to our verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. Last lesson we focused on how Jesus was concealed in the Old Testament and was revealed in the New Testament. We also learned that Jesus wants to continue to reveal more and more about Himself to you. Ask Him to reveal more of Himself to you, seek Him earnestly, knock on His door, and seek first the kingdom of God and H...

Welcome back to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. We just finished studying 1 John 1:1 . Let’s do a quick review of our previous lessons. Lesson 1 - 1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning... We learned that Jesus is God and God is eternal. When you think about Jesus, remember that He is eternal, He is God, and He came to this earth. Lesson 2 - 1 John 1:1…which we ha...

Welcome back to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. Last lesson we focused on touching Jesus by faith. You can touch Jesus by faith by believing in Him, by knowing that He is with you always, by drawing near to Him, by praising Him, by thanking Him, by worshiping Him, by taking communion, and by abiding in Him. In this lesson, we are going to learn that Jesus is the message...

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. Last lesson we focused on how God wants you to gaze upon Him, to be transfixed by Him, to really study Him, to analyze Him, to look closely at and behold Him, to believe in Him, and to fix your eyes on Him. In this lesson, we’re going to learn about touching Jesus by faith. 1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard,...

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. Last lesson we focused on how you can see Jesus with the eyes of faith by reading the eyewitness accounts of Jesus in the Bible, seeing Jesus in creation, seeing Jesus in other believers, and trusting that one day you will see Jesus face to face in Heaven. In this lesson, we’re going to focus on gazing upon Jesus. 1 John 1:1 That which was...

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. Last lesson we focused on how God wants you to hear Him, obey Him, continue in His word till the end, and be an overcomer. In this lesson, we are going to learn about seeing Jesus with the eyes of faith. 1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes , which we have gazed upon and tou...

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. Last lesson we focused on how Jesus is eternal. In this lesson, we are going to focus on hearing and obeying God. 1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard , which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life. Let’s focus on: … which we have heard… J...

I’m launching a verse-by-verse Bible study through 1 John. I will be publishing these lessons every other week on Monday at 12:00 Eastern. The goal of this study is to help you draw closer to God and live a joyful life. ~ Jeff M Newman 1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—thi...