Application Questions:

1. What do you know about the apostle John, or any of the other biblical authors? How difficult is it for you to think of them as real people? Why does this matter to how you approach their writings?

2. What do you think of when you hear the word “fellowship”? Is this a significant word or a throw-away word to you? How do your ideas of fellowship compare to John’s idea?

3. When you think of Jesus, is He a real person or just a concept? Is He a historical figure to you, or someone that you know personally?