Live Set Apart By Looking Back and Looking Forward (1 John 2:28-3:3)
A Christ-Centered Understanding of the Word (1 John 2:18-27)
Be aware of the world’s lies Abide in the Word’s truths
When Sin Seems Normal (1 John 2:15-17)
Misplaced loves – rooted in deceptive, lesser loves – can only be cured by a greater love. I. Misplaced loves… (v. 15) 1. It is serious because loving God is the most important thing about us 2. It is serious because what we love will determine how we live II. – rooted in deceptive, lesser […]
The Formation of Christian Identity (1 John 2:12-14)
Key Idea: Two foundational assurances every Christian needs to embrace to live out their Christian identity. I. The assurance of relationship. II. The assurance of victory.
Love as a Way of Life (1 John 2:7-11)
Key Idea: True disciples of Christ live out a Christ-honoring love for others. Three reasons our love for others is an indicator of genuine faith: I. Loving others is foundational II. Loving others reflects Christ a. Jesus extends love to sinners and enemies b. Jesus commits love to imperfect people III. Loving others guides our […]
God’s Loving Demand (1 John 2:3-6)
The Christ-Centered life has a powerful and persevering love for others that flows from our love for God. Three ways to grow in love: Look to Christ Love Christ Abide in Christ How we abide in Christ We reject sin (1 John 3:6) We rely on the Word as fuel for our faith and love […]
Letting the Light of God Overwhelm the Darkness of Sin (1 John 1:5 – 2:2)
Key Idea: We must see and fight our sin in light of God and his Gospel I. See your sin in light of God’s holiness In light of God’s holiness we must acknowledge the reality of sin In light of God’s holiness we must acknowledge the gravity of sin II. See your sin in light […]
Christ is Life (1 John 1:1-4)
Key idea of 1 John 1:1-4 – We must life a life focused on Christ. Three reasons to live a life focused on Christ: I. Because in Christ we have revelation As we get to know Christ, we get to know God; as we get to know God we grow in our trust of God. […]
