Word of Life
What is the Word of Life?
1 John 1:1–4 ESV
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.
Introduction
Jesus Christ has always been. He will continue to be forever. He is our salvation and we need to complete our joy by inviting more people into the fellowship with have with the Son and Father.
He Is Divine
The Son always was. Just like the Father. And the Holy Spirit. They existed as God always.
John 1:1
John 8:58
John 10:30
John 14:9
There will never be a time when He won’t be there. He has, is, and always will be.
He Is Human (v1-2)
1. We heard Him with our own ear.
2. We saw Him with our eyes.
3. We touched Him with our hands.
4. We testify and declare this “eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us”.
He is Life
And without spreading the gospel to others, which they’re doing with this letter, they wouldn’t have complete Joy.
This is the purpose of this letter. To spread the joy of the gospel and complete the joy John and his people are living with.
Discussion Questions
1. What was from the beginning? (1:1)
2. What do you associate with the term “fellowship”?
3. How do we know that the events we read about in history books really happened?
4. What is your favorite way to connect with others and share experiences? Can you think of a time when that connection was particularly meaningful?
5. How can we apply the idea of sharing our lives and experiences with one another in our community?
6. What steps can we take in our daily lives to ensure we maintain an authentic fellowship with other believers as instructed in this passage?
Conclusion
Jesus Christ has always been. He will continue to be forever. He is our salvation and we need to complete our joy by inviting more people into the fellowship with have with the Son and Father.
1 John 1:1–4 ESV
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.
Introduction
Jesus Christ has always been. He will continue to be forever. He is our salvation and we need to complete our joy by inviting more people into the fellowship with have with the Son and Father.
He Is Divine
The Son always was. Just like the Father. And the Holy Spirit. They existed as God always.
John 1:1
John 8:58
John 10:30
John 14:9
There will never be a time when He won’t be there. He has, is, and always will be.
He Is Human (v1-2)
1. We heard Him with our own ear.
2. We saw Him with our eyes.
3. We touched Him with our hands.
4. We testify and declare this “eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us”.
He is Life
And without spreading the gospel to others, which they’re doing with this letter, they wouldn’t have complete Joy.
This is the purpose of this letter. To spread the joy of the gospel and complete the joy John and his people are living with.
Discussion Questions
1. What was from the beginning? (1:1)
2. What do you associate with the term “fellowship”?
3. How do we know that the events we read about in history books really happened?
4. What is your favorite way to connect with others and share experiences? Can you think of a time when that connection was particularly meaningful?
5. How can we apply the idea of sharing our lives and experiences with one another in our community?
6. What steps can we take in our daily lives to ensure we maintain an authentic fellowship with other believers as instructed in this passage?
Conclusion
Jesus Christ has always been. He will continue to be forever. He is our salvation and we need to complete our joy by inviting more people into the fellowship with have with the Son and Father.
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