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Owen Nease | Easter 2026 | 1 John 4:1-6

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1 John: Jesus, Continued 

Easter 2026

1 John 4:1-6


Christian Math

(adapted from James Walker, Watchman Fellowship)


+ Don’t ADD to Scripture (1 John 4:1)

  • God’s Word brings life & salvation.
  • *What do I trust?



- Don’t SUBTRACT from Jesus Christ (1 John 4:2-3)

  • Fully Human - able to suffer
  • Fully God - able to save
  • *What do I worship?



x Don’t MULTIPLY Steps for Salvation (1 John 4:4)

  • Repent and Believe
  • “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” - Romans 10:9
  • *What is my hope? 



/ Don’t DIVIDE the Church (1 John 4:5-6)

  • Unified by Faith in Christ
  • Unity, not uniformity
  • Celebrate the whole Church
  • Connect with a local church
  • *What is my purpose?



Easter Response

  • Trust in Jesus for Salvation
  • Talk with Someone about Baptism
  • Attend the Church Info Meeting
  • April 12 @ 9:15am in Lobby
  • Prayer / Encouragement