1 John 5:6-12 - God's Own Testimony
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Sermon Discussion Questions
1) John writes about a threefold witness to Jesus. Namely, Jesus’ public baptism and crucifixion, and the ongoing witness of the Holy Spirit (5:6) - a witness only made possible because of Jesus’ resurrection and ascension (see John 16:7-8; 15:26). How do these three - water, blood and Spirit - continue to testify (5:7-8)?
2) John says God Himself testifies in this threefold witness (5:9; compare John 5:31-36; 10:24-25). Re-read 5:10. How have you experienced God's testimony?
3) If we have received God’s own testimony about Jesus, then, John tells us, we know we have eternal life (5:11-12). This is called “assurance” ... the whole point of John’s letter (read the next verse, 5:13). What is your experience of this "assurance of salvation”? How has it changed or fluctuated over time?