## 1 John 01 Translation Questions ##

Q? What does John say was from the beginning?

A. John says the Word of life was from the beginning. [1:1]

Q? By what means did John know about the Word of life?

A. John had heard, seen, contemplated, and handled the Word of life. [1:1]

Q? Where was the Word of life before it was manifested to John?

A. The Word of life was with the Father before it was manifested to John. [1:2]

Q? Why is John declaring what he has seen and heard?

A. John is declaring what he has seen and heard so that others may also have fellowship with him. [1:3]

Q? With whom does John already have fellowship?

A. John already has fellowship with the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ. [1:3]

Q? What message from God is John announcing to his readers?

A. John is announcing the message that God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all. [1:5]

Q? What does John say about a person who says he has fellowship with God, but walks in darkness?

A. John says that such a person is a liar and does not practice the truth. [1:6]

Q? For those walking in the light, what cleanses them from all sin?

A. The blood of Jesus cleanses them from all sin. [1:7]

Q? What does John say about a person who says they have no sin?

A. John says that such a person deceives himself and the truth is not in him. [1:8]

Q? What will God do for those who confess their sins?

A. For those who confess their sins, God will forgive their sins and cleanse them from all unrighteousness. [1:9]

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