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1 John: Jesus, Continued 

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1 John 3:19-24; 5:16-17

Overview

1 John

2 Truths

1. Jesus is Lord - Christ came in the Flesh

2. God is Light - Truth and Love

3 Tests

1. Moral (Light) / Obedience to God (Holiness)

2. Social (Love) / Love for Others (Love)

3. Doctrinal (Truth) / Belief in Christ (Faith)

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1. Doubting

• Internal Trouble; Self-Condemnation
• Heart = Control Center
• How do we combat this?
• Preach to Yourself
• God’s Greatness
• Christ’s Salvation
• Put Your Faith into Action
• Serve; Love; Meet Needs
• *Purpose
• Pray with Confidence

2. Drifting

• External Trouble; Condemnation from Others
• Sin is Unrighteousness
• Not leading to death?
• Repentant Christians
• Leading to death?
• Rejection of the Gospel
• How do we combat this?
• Keep Watch 
• Matthew 7:1-5; 18:15-20
• Hebrews 13:17
• Pray
• James 5:15-16
• Speak the Truth in Love