Daily Bible Study: Day Three- 1 John 3:4-10

Ancient Gnosticism and The Biblical Content

Interpretation: What does the text mean?
Application: How does the text apply?

1. Read through 1 John 3:4-10 at least twice.

2. Read at least two different commentaries on the passage.

3. How does this text apply to the Church and to the believer?

**How would you respond to these questions?

1. I sin all the time. Are these verses saying that I cannot have a relationship with God because I sin?
2. I have "brothers" in Christ that I don't like very much. Is verse 10 telling me that because I don't like my brother that I am not "of God?"