Genuine fellowship with God is seen in our obedience 5:1-4 God is not a cosmic killjoy God’s commands are not burdensome Genuine fellowship with God will be seen in our embrace of God’s Testimony 5:5-12 Genuine fellowship with God will be seen in our confidence 5:13-15 In our Salvation In our prayers Genuine fellowship with God […]
I John – Fellowship with God First John chapter 3:24 – 4:21 The ABCs of the faith… Affections Belief Conduct Genuine fellowship with God gives you discernment of the truth. (3:24-4:6) You can test the spirits Because you have the Spirit v.3:24 There are Anti-Christ spirits that must be guarded […]
Genuine fellowship with God changes your status and identity 2:28-3:1 Called Children of God Are Children of God Genuine fellowship with God changes your future 3:2,3 We don’t know what we will be We will be like Him We will see Him as He is We will be pure Genuine fellowship with God changes your […]
I. Genuine fellowship with God is shown in your actions 2:3-14 (Those who talk vs. those who perform) Do you keep his commandments? (4,5a) Do you walk as Jesus did? Are you abiding in Him? (5b-6) Do you love your brother? (7-11) II. Genuine fellowship with God is shown in your affections (Those who love […]
I John – Fellowship with God First John chapter 1 Genuine Fellowship with God is found in Christ (1:1-3) Genuine Fellowship with God brings Joy (1:4) Genuine Fellowship with God changes our behavior (1:5-7) Genuine Fellowship with God is found when we understand our sin and how Christ has dealt with it. (1:8-2:2)