False Professors

Introduction

I. The Reality of False Assurance

A. ‘That day’ = judgment day

B. ‘Many will say …’

II. The Basis of False Assurance

A. Right doctrine

B. Successful & impressive Religious activity

III. The Defect of False Assurance

A. The defect (vv. 21, 23)

B. Hypocrites & play acting (6:1-2a)

IV. The Result of False Assurance

A. Bitter disappointment

B. Eternal condemnation

V. The Basis of True Assurance

Marks of Genuine Belief (cf. 1 John):

• Saving Belief and Personal Trust (2:20-24; 4:2,6)
• Growth in Grace (1:6-7; 2:29; 3:3-4; 6-9)
• Confession and Hatred of Sin (1:8-2:1)
• Love for Fellow Believers (2:9-11; 3:10; 14-15; 5:2)
• Love of God (2:3-4; 5:2-3)

Conclusion