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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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