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1 JOHN 1:1-4 | Solid Foundations for an Assured Faith

LIGHTHOUSE SERMONS

Three Solid Foundations for an Assured Faith

I. Confidence in Jesus (vv.1-2)

II. Fellowship with Jesus (v.3) 

III. Joy through Jesus (v.4)

“Joy is a happiness based on unchanging divine promises and eternal spiritual realities. It is the sense of well-being experienced by one who knows that all is well between oneself and the Lord (1 Pet. 1:8). Joy is not the result of favorable circumstances but occurs even when those circumstances are the most painful and severe (John 16:20–22; 1 Thess. 1:6). Joy is a gift from God, and as such, believers are not to manufacture it but to delight in the blessings they already possess (Phil. 4:4).” MacArthur, John, and Richard Mayhue, Biblical Doctrine

Discussion Questions

Ice-Breaker

  1. HIGHS AND LOWS AND… BUFFALOS (something random you want to share) 

Upward 

  1. What is one truth from the sermon that was impactful for you? Why was it impactful? 
  2. Summarize the solid foundations and discuss in small groups: which solid foundation brings you most comfort today? Why?

Inward

  1. When do you most struggle to believe that you truly belong to Christ? What voices (e.g. my own guilt, suffering in the world, other voices in the world) tend to fuel those doubts? 
  2. How have you thought about the word “Fellowship” in the past? How did today’s sermon shed light on your understanding?
  3. V. 4 says that complete joy comes from the gospel of Jesus, the word of life. What are other things that you often run to for joy? Have those pursuits actually delivered joy? 

Outward (Community + Application)

  1. How can you live out the spiritual reality of Koinonia (with God and others) this week? 
  2. Think about your plans for the next week. What is one concrete opportunity you have to “proclaim the word of life” this week? 

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