WOG Fall 2002 - Homework for Lesson Three: I John 1:8

Women of Grace Fall Semester ‘02

Tests of Eternal Life

Homework for Lesson Three: I John 1:8 – 2:2

What is Your Attitude Towards Sin?

Your Homework is Not Only to Sharpen Your Understanding of the Bible but a Ministry to Others in Your Small Groups! Be Faithful to Give Careful Thought to Each Answer with the Expectation of Sharing with Others What You have Discovered.

Memory Work - I John 2:1

1) Read I John 1:1-2:2. (a) What things does John say in this passage that are similar? (repeated themes or words)

(b) Why do you think he repeats himself?

2) John says, "if we say we have not sinned, we deceive ourselves." (1:8). (a) List the other things that we can be deceived about according to Scripture.

Matthew 24:1-13;

I Cor. 3:18-23;

I Cor. 6:9,10;

I Cor. 15:33;

Gal 6:3,7,8;

James 1:22;

James 1:26

(b) Looking back at these verses in their context, what is the remedy for self-deception?

3) (a) How could you use the following verses to confront the error of those who say that they have no sin

Ecc. 7:20;

Is. 53:6; 64:6;

Romans 3:10-23.

(b) What is the solution to the error of their way? See Psalm 32:5

4) (a) What role does our Advocate play?

Romans 8:34;

Hebrews 4:14-16.

(b) How do these verses encourage you as you walk through this life?

5) (a) What does Proverbs 28:13 say?

(b) Are you in the habit of confessing your sins before God and others?

6) (a) Take some time this week to read and pray through Psalm 6, 32, 38, and 51. These are Penitent Psalms (Psalms of Repentance).

(b) Do your attitudes towards sin match those of the Psalmist?

7) (a) Do you justify your sin or blame others for your sin?

(b) After studying this passage, what do you believe the proper attitude towards sin should be?

8) What sin(s) in your life need to be eradicated? Come with a prayer request to give to your partner addressed to your Advocate, Jesus Christ the Righteous One.

Come with a request so that we might pray for you.