Date: 2016/08/21

Speaker: Chris Fowler

Series: 1 John: Part 1

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-3:10, 1 John 3:11-5:12

You Can Be Sure Your Salvation Is Genuine…
I. God is Light, So Walk in Grace-Given Righteousness! (1:5-3:10)
II. God is Love, So Live w/ Grace-Infused Love! (3:11-5:12)
III. John’s 4 Purposes for Our Christian Life:
1. Mature in Genuine Joy (1:4)
2. Increasingly Overcome Sin (2:1)
3. Be Protected from False Teachers (2:26)
4. Be Assured of Your Eternal Life (5:13)

Practical Implications
o Are You Committed to Love-Driven Obedience?
o Are You Demonstrating Practical Love in Your Relationships?
o Are You Fighting for Joy in God?
o Deeper w/ One Application