Gospel Truths for All

The Book of 1 John: Gospel Truths for All
1 John 2:12-17
Rev. Chris Strevel

I. Your Sins Are Forgiven for Jesus' Sake (v. 12)
A. Assurance of Forgiveness the Grace of the Gospel
B. Assurance of Forgiveness the Joy of Faith
C. Assurance of Forgiveness the Fountain of Power
D. Assurance of Forgiveness the Motivation for Holiness

II. Fathers, You Have Known Jesus Christ (vv. 13-14)
A. Fathers – Older in Faith and Experience
B. Him from the Beginning – the Savior (Col. 1:18; Rev. 21:6)
C. Known Him – Trust, Love, Commitment to Jesus Christ
D. Spiritual Fathers (and Mothers) – Knowing Christ the Path to Maturity

III. Young Men, You Have Overcome the Wicked One (vv. 13-14)
A. Young Men – In the Middle of Life, Strong and Active
B. The Wicked One – In the Middle of the War against Sin and Satan
C. Overcome – Endurance and Victory by Abiding in God's Word
D. Abide – In God's Word, Live in, Take in, Hold Fast, Transformed by
E. Young People – Abiding and Overcoming, or World Loving?