Four Reasons to Hold Fast to Christ

The Book of 1 John: Four Reasons to Hold Fast to Christ
1 John 2:24-29
Rev. Chris Strevel

I. Fellowship with the Father and the Son (v. 24)
A. By Abiding in the First Words of the Gospel
B. No Greater Joy than Fellowship with God
C. The Joy and the Life are Everlasting (v. 25)
D. d Spirit Binds us to Christ in His Word
E. The Spirit Teaches and Preserves and Abides

II. Confidence when Jesus Christ Returns (v. 28)
A. Abide in Christ – for Now, for Later
B. The Joy of Seeing the Lord when He Comes
C. Horrible Shame for Those who Let Go of Christ

III. A Righteous Life Like His (v. 29)
A. The New Birth – Like Begets Like
B. Do Righteousness – Like Jesus our Master