Which statement describes a test of true Christian faith according to 1 John?

• A. Belief in Jesus as the Christ.
• B. Regular church attendance.
• C. Observing dietary laws.
• D. Wealth.

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is whether a person truly belongs to God by confessing who Jesus is—specifically, believing that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, and the Son of God who came in the flesh. In 1 John, this confession is the hallmark of genuine faith and marks those who are truly in relationship with God. Passages in the letter urge believers to acknowledge Jesus as the Christ and to remain in that truth, for denying Jesus as the Christ identifies those who are not from God. Believing Jesus is the Christ also ties to being born of God and living in fellowship with Him.

Outward things like regular church attendance or following dietary rules are not the defining test in 1 John; wealth likewise isn’t the measure of true faith. The book emphasizes right belief about Jesus together with loving one another as evidence of living in the truth.