Lesson 5: 1 John 2:12-14
1 John 2:12-14
I write unto you, little children,
because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake. I write unto you,
fathers, because ye have known him that is
from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the
wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.
I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him
that is from the beginning. I
have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God
abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
Related Scriptures
Matthew 18:1-6
Matthew 23:9
1 Corinthians 4:15-16 (Paul is writing to people whom he has
treated much as a father would.)
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
1 John 4:2-4
1 John 5:4-5
Revelation 2:7
Revelation 2:11
Revelation 2:17
Revelation 2:26
Revelation 3:5
Revelation 3:12
Revelation 3:21
Revelation 12:11
Revelation 21:7
Questions
1. For what two reasons does John write to those whom he calls
“little children”?
2. For what reason is John writing to those whom he calls
“fathers”?
3. Is this the first time he’s written to the fathers?
4. Why is John writing now to those whom he calls “young men”?
5. John has written to the young men before. While the reason
he wrote before is basically the same as the reason he is writing now, he
expands on it. Please list the three reasons he wrote to the young men before.
6. Is the “Father” the little children have known the same as
the “fathers” John is writing to? a) Who is this “Father” the little children
have known? b) Does He allow anyone to take His place in our lives?
7. What made the young men strong? (Hint: you will find the
answers to this and the following question in the “Related Scriptures.”) a) In
whose power do Christians overcome the world and the devil? b) Is this power
available for you?
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