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The Message of First John (Sermon)
Series What's the Main Message?
62
Main Sermon Point: Nurture the assurance of your salvation.
Sermon Outline:
- Look at First John as a little sermon sent to the churches of Asia Minor (1 John 1:1; 2 John 1; 3 John 1; Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians 1:1).
- John's purpose was not primarily to weigh in against Gnosticism or Docetism (1 John 4:2).
- John wants you to examine [to know] the evidences of eternal life present in your own life (1 John 5:13).
- Eternal life means knowing God and Jesus Christ; the emphasis here is on your relationship with God through Christ (John 17:3).
- John speaks to those who believe in Christ; he is not concerned primarily with your assurance of faith (1 John 5:13).
- John wants you to know that you know God; his purpose is to nurture your assurance of salvation (1 John 5:13).
Sermon ID | 111913930580 |
Duration | 37:59 |
Date | Nov 17, 2013 |
Category | Sunday - AM |
Bible Text | 1 John 5:13 |
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