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1 John: Overcoming the World (1 John 5:1-12)

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18-21, John 3:16, Romans 10:4-14, 1 John 2:17, John 16:33, Romans 8:37-39, 1 John 2:17, Titus 3:5

Intro:

• Introduction of Joseph Rosales.
• Testimony: From a broken past to following Jesus.
• Emphasis: Jesus is a God of redemption and restoration.

Key Doctrines and Truths:

• 1 John 5:1: Belief in Jesus as the Christ is essential for being born of God.
• Faith in Jesus leads to love for God and others.
• 1 John 5:2-5: Obedience to God's commandments is evidence of love and faith.
• Faith in Jesus overcomes the world.
• Jesus is the Christ (Messiah):
  • Isaiah 61:1: Prophecy of the anointed one.
  • Luke 4:18-21: Jesus fulfills Isaiah's prophecy.
  • Matthew 16:16: Peter's proclamation.
• Jesus is the only Son:
  • John 3:16: God gave His only Son.
  • Emphasizes the uniqueness and value of Jesus.
• Jesus is Lord:
  • Romans 10:9: Confessing Jesus as Lord leads to salvation.
  • Submitting our lives to Him.

Overcoming the World:

• Through faith in Jesus, we are overcomers (1 John 5:4).
• Romans 8:37-39: More than conquerors through Christ's love.
• The world and its desires are passing away (1 John 2:17).
• Those who do God's will abide forever.
• John 16:33: In Jesus, we have peace despite tribulation.

Jesus Came by Water and Blood:

• 1 John 5:6-12: The Spirit, water, and blood testify to Jesus.
• Early church heresies: Ebionites, Docetists, Gnostics, Montanists.
• John affirms Jesus came in the flesh.
• Water (baptism), Blood (death): Symbolic of Jesus's ministry.
• Belief in Jesus as Christ, Son, and Lord brings eternal life.

Call to Action:

• Behold Jesus and believe in Him.
• Present your bodies as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1).
• Confess your sins and receive God's mercy.
• Acknowledge God's restorative work in your life.
• Respond to God's grace and live a life worthy of the calling.
• Come to the table for communion, remembering Christ's sacrifice.
• Receive prayer for healing and strength.

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