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1 John
Contributed by Michael Stover on Feb 27, 2001 (message contributor)
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1. Walking In The Light
Contributed on Feb 27, 2001
If we would be called God’s children, we must walk in the light as He is in the light.
WALKING IN THE LIGHT 1 John 1:5-10 I. Theological Foundation – Verse 5 “God is Light” A. Purity 1. Light-Darkness / Good-Evil 2. In Scripture, sin, disobedience, immorality and evil are all characterized as darkness B. Truth 1. Light exposes truth and error 2. John 8:12, “Then spake Jesus ...read more
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2. Those Who Know God Must Not Love The World
Contributed on Mar 22, 2001
If we say we know God, our affections will be toward Him and what He loves.
I. Family Distinctions (verses 12-14) Written in a poetic, repetitive form; probably for emphasis A. Little Children - teknion (tek-nee’-on) - An infant, that is, (plural figurative) darlings (Christian converts):—little children. 1. Denotes young converts 2. Also can be young ...read more
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3. God Loves Us With A Great Love
Contributed on Mar 22, 2001
God loves us infinitely more than we can understand. Because of this, we should live pure lives, as He is pure.
I. Parentage of the Believer (1 John 3:1) A. Manifestation of His love 1. John 1:12-13, “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of ...read more
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4. Those Who Know God Must Abide In Love
Contributed on Mar 22, 2001
For those who know God, love will be the evident characteristic of their lives.
I. Love is a Persistent Theme (verses 10-11) A. John 13:34-35, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” B. John 15:12, “This is my ...read more
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5. Those Who Know God Must Love Their Brother
Contributed on Mar 22, 2001
Those who know God must exhibit brotherly love.
I. Declaration of the Commandment (verses 7-8a) Old Testament – 10 Commandments Last 6 deal with social relationships (a true expression of heart attitudes – LOVE) New Testament – John 13:34-35 Jesus said 3X John 15:12-13; 17 John said 6X 1 Thessalonians 4:9 ...read more
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6. Those Who Know God Must Reject False Teachers
Contributed on Mar 22, 2001
Three characteristics of false teachers guided by the ‘spirit of antichrist’.
Anitchrists (those who deny that Jesus is the Christ) This term is used by John in 3 ways: 1. A spirit in the world that opposes or denies Christ 2. The false teachers who embody this spirit 3. A person who will head up the final world rebellion against Christ Three characteristics of false ...read more
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7. Those Who Know God Must Remain Pure
Contributed on Mar 22, 2001
Those who know God must remain pure, as He is pure.
I. Definition of Sin (3:4) A. Lawlessness – without or against the law B. 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 “the man of lawlessness (Antichrist) will oppose God” (paraphrase) II. Manifestation for Sin (3:5) A. Jesus became the sacrifice for our sin B. Only He could deal with our sin, because He has no sin ...read more