#1 – 1 John 3:7-8: Explain the three that bear witness in verse 8. What does it mean “they bear witness”? Is the Spirit in verse 8 the same Spirit in verse 7? Context: Faith that Jesus it the Son of God – 1 John 5:4- 5 Context: Faith that Jesus it the Son of God – 1 John 5:4- 5 Three-fold testimony is given by God that Jesus is the Son of God – 1 John 5:6-9 Three-fold testimony is given by God that Jesus is the Son of God – 1 John 5:6-9 1

6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not with the water only, but with the water and with the blood. 7 And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is the truth. 8 For there are three who bear witness, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and the three agree in one. 9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for the witness of God is this, that he hath borne witness concerning his Son. 2 Corruption in the KJV & NKJV text. ASV offers more accurate translation 1 John 5:6-9

What does it mean “they bear witness”? Divine testimony has been given that Jesus is the Son of God… Divine testimony has been given that Jesus is the Son of God… Water (5:6, ASV ), His baptism: Matt. 3:13-17; Jno. 1:29-34 Water (5:6, ASV ), His baptism: Matt. 3:13-17; Jno. 1:29-34 Blood (5:6, ASV ), His crucifixion: Mk. 15:39; Isa. 53:11-12; Matt. 20:28 (16:16, 21) Blood (5:6, ASV ), His crucifixion: Mk. 15:39; Isa. 53:11-12; Matt. 20:28 (16:16, 21) Spirit (5:7, ASV ), Inspired testimony of apostles: (Jno. 16:13) Acts 2:32-36; 1 Jno. 1:1-4 Spirit (5:7, ASV ), Inspired testimony of apostles: (Jno. 16:13) Acts 2:32-36; 1 Jno. 1:1-4 3

Is the Spirit in verse 8 the same Spirit in verse 7? Yes, this is the Holy Spirit Yes, this is the Holy Spirit 1 Jno. 5:8 - The inspired testimony of the apostles (“the Spirit”) agrees with His baptism (“water”) & crucifixion (“blood”) that Jesus is the Son of God 1 Jno. 5:8 - The inspired testimony of the apostles (“the Spirit”) agrees with His baptism (“water”) & crucifixion (“blood”) that Jesus is the Son of God 1 Jno. 5:9 – God’s witness that Jesus is the Son of God 1 Jno. 5:9 – God’s witness that Jesus is the Son of God 4

#1 – 1 John 3:7-8: Explain the three that bear witness in verse 8. What does it mean “they bear witness”? Is the Spirit in verse 8 the same Spirit in verse 7? Those who denied that Jesus was Christ in His crucifixion were in error! Those who denied that Jesus was Christ in His crucifixion were in error! False teachers! - 1 John 4:1, 6 False teachers! - 1 John 4:1, 6 5

#2 – I’ve that the Book of Job was fictional, yet I’ve always thought it was factual. What evidence supports it as factual? The testimony of Scripture: The testimony of Scripture: -Job is named with Noah & Daniel as a real & righteous man – Ezekiel 14:14, 16, 18, 20 -Job is named with Noah & Daniel as a real & righteous man – Ezekiel 14:14, 16, 18, 20 -A real person setting a real example of patience for real people! – James 5:11 -A real person setting a real example of patience for real people! – James 5:11 -Quoted as Scripture – 1 Cor. 3:19 (Job 5:13) -Quoted as Scripture – 1 Cor. 3:19 (Job 5:13) 6

#2 – What do those who claim it is fiction use as evidence? Supposed artificial numbers Supposed artificial numbers -Job’s possessions – Job 1:3; 42:12 -Job’s possessions – Job 1:3; 42:12 - Recurrence of numbers 7 & 3 – Job 1:3; 42:13 - Recurrence of numbers 7 & 3 – Job 1:3; 42:13 Satan’s interview with the Lord Satan’s interview with the Lord Style of the book Style of the book 7

#2 – How did the Jews of OT times view this book? When did they start claiming it as fiction? Inspired Scripture (“the writings”) Inspired Scripture (“the writings”) Unsure, but probably during the 18th & 19th centuries when the verbal inspiration of the Bible began to be widely rejected Unsure, but probably during the 18th & 19th centuries when the verbal inspiration of the Bible began to be widely rejected 8

#3 – Is it correct to say that since Paul was so strongly persecuting Christians (Acts 9:1-2) that Jesus chose him to help alleviate “fear” of being a Christian in Judea, Galilee & Samaria (Acts 9:31) – as well as to further the Gospel’s message? No, but it is correct to conclude that this was one of the effects which resulted from Jesus choosing Saul to be an apostle – Acts 9:31 No, but it is correct to conclude that this was one of the effects which resulted from Jesus choosing Saul to be an apostle – Acts 9:31 9

#3 – Is it correct to say …Jesus chose him to help alleviate “fear”…? Events of Acts 9:31 is 3 years after Saul’s conversion & selection – Gal. 1:15-21; Acts 9:18-30 Events of Acts 9:31 is 3 years after Saul’s conversion & selection – Gal. 1:15-21; Acts 9:18-30 To conclude peace from persecution was the purpose of Saul’s selection is to assign a purpose that is not stated in the Scriptures To conclude peace from persecution was the purpose of Saul’s selection is to assign a purpose that is not stated in the Scriptures 10

#3 – Selection of Saul as an apostle Purpose: To be a chosen vessel (apostle) to the Gentiles & Jews – Acts 9:15 (22:15-16) Purpose: To be a chosen vessel (apostle) to the Gentiles & Jews – Acts 9:15 (22:15-16) Result: Saul was shown the many things he must suffer for the name of Christ – Acts 9:16 Result: Saul was shown the many things he must suffer for the name of Christ – Acts 9:16 11

#3 – Alleviating fear among the saints Saul’s presence in Jerusalem stirred up conflict – Sent to Tarsus – Acts 9:28-30 Saul’s presence in Jerusalem stirred up conflict – Sent to Tarsus – Acts 9:28-30 If anything, peace in Acts 9:31 is connected to Saul’s departure from Jerusalem, not his selection as an apostle (Acts 9:30) If anything, peace in Acts 9:31 is connected to Saul’s departure from Jerusalem, not his selection as an apostle (Acts 9:30) 12