Genuine Religion Genuine Religions Is Demonstrated by Patience in Trials and Temptations, vv. 2-18 A. The Purpose of Trials, vv. 2-12 B. The Pedigree of Temptations, vv. 13-15 C. The Purpose of God, vv. 16-18 Genuine Religion Is Demonstrated by Godly Conduct, vv. 19-27 A. Swift to hear and to obey, vv. 22 & 27…
Author: Alan Holden
3 John
Be Careful! Introduction The Apostle John sent out itinerant evangelists and teachers to his churches in Asia Minor. They were rejected in one of the churches by a dictatorial leader, Diotrephes; he even excommunicated members who showed any hospitality to John’s messengers. John wrote this letter to commend Gaius for supporting the evangelists and, indirectly,…
1 John 5:13-21
Five Great Certainties We Know that the Son of God Has Come, v. 20 We Can Know that We Have Eternal Life, vv. 13 & 19. We Know that Prayers Prayed in God’s Will Are Heard and Granted, vv. 14-15. A. Praying according to God’s will. B. Ministry of Prayer, vv. 16-17, forgiveness. We Know…
1 John 5:1-12
Salvation Provided through Jesus Thesis: God gives us eternal life by believing in Jesus. The Command of God, vv. 1-3 A. Believe that Jesus is the Son of God. B. Love God and His children. C. Obey God’s commands. The Testimony of God, vv. 7-8, 11 A. The Water–>the baptism of Jesus. B. The Blood–>the…
1 John 4:7-21
God Is Love Thesis: We know we are Christians because we love one another. God Is the Source of Love A. The Apostles’ Teaching, v. 9 B. The Gnostic Teaching God Abides in a Fellowship of Love A. The Apostles’ Teaching, v. 12 B. The Gnostic Teaching God Replaces Our Fear with Faith A. The…
1 John 3:11-24
Love One Another Thesis: God give his children proof of their salvation: love and faith. The Opposite of Love–>Hate A. Illustration of Cain B. Hatred has been since the beginning of time. The Example of Love–>Self-sacrifice A. Illustration of Jesus B. The Test of Love C. The Activity of Love The Assurance of Salvation–>Confidence or…
1 John 2:12-17
Assurance and Admonition Thesis: Christians need words of assurance and admonition. Assurance of Salvation A. New Christians B.. Young Christians C. Mature Christians–Know the Eternal God and the will of the Father, vv. 13-14. Admonition to Saints A. Do not love the realm of Satan and sin, v. 15. B. Sin does not come from…
1 John 2:3-11
Obedient Knowledge Introduction A. Gnostic heresy B. Apostles taught Thesis: We prove that we know God by obeying His commands / the Bible. We Can Love One Another because We Know God A. Forgive one another, Ephesians 4:32 Rabbi David Nelson tells the story of two brothers who went to their rabbi to settle a…
1 John 1:7 to 2:2
Sin in the Christian’s Life Thesis: Christians do sin, but God provides forgiveness and healing. The Prevention for Sin in the Christian’s Life A. The Word of God, Psalm 119:11 B. The Intercession of Christ, John 17:19 C. The Indwelling Holy Spirit, John 7:37-39 The Penalties for Sin in the Christian’s Life A. Loss of…
1 John 1:1-4
Fellowship with the Word of Life Introduction Gnostic heresy infiltrate4d the churches of Asia Minor. Many people left churches in pursuit of secret, intimate knowledge about God. A. Gnostic dualism B. Gnostic “denominations” Thesis: Jesus is fully God and was perfectly human. Jesus Is the Eternal Word A. Pre-existent Word, “was from the beginning” B….