Introduction A Certain Kind of Experience (v13-16a). The inner testimony of the Holy Spirit (v13). The eyewitness testimony of the Apostles (v14). Your own personal testimony of Christ (v15). A…
Introduction: 1) The Prayer of an Afflicted Man (v1-11). 2) The LORD who Judges and Saves (v12-22). 3) The Hope of the Resurrection (v23-28). Conclusion: Repent and believe the good…
Introduction Love’s call: ‘Let us love one another’ (v7-8). Love’s content: ‘Christ’s atoning death for us’ (v9-10). Love’s commitment: ‘God’s life in us’ (v11-12). Conclusion Completing the circle of God’s…
Introduction The Message of Love (v11). Hate is a Murderer (v12-16). Practical examples of God’s Love in Action (v17-24) Conclusion ‘We should love one another.’ (See 3:11,3:24) Jesus is the…
Introduction ‘Father’ is the Christian Name for God (v1a). You are a Child of God… (v1b-3). …but not if you keep on sinning! (v4-6) ‘Dear children, do not let anyone…
Introduction A Desire to Obey God’s Word (v3-6). A Love for our Fellow Christian (v7-11). The Joy of Salvation (v12-14). Conclusion Christian assurance means to know that you have been…
Introduction The Deceitfulness of Sin (v8, v10). Sin’s Double Cure. The Faithfulness of the Father (v9). The Righteousness of the Son (2:1-2). Conclusion Don’t be self-deceived. If we claim to…
Introduction Balconeers and travellers. God is Light (v5). From Darkness to Light. Darkness: Physical, Intellectual, Moral, Scriptural. The Power of the Light. 3. Walking in the Light (v6-7). Conclusion …
Introduction 1. The Historical Truth of the Gospel (v1-2). 2. The Joy of Knowing God in Jesus Christ (v3). • Knowing God as Creator. • Knowing God as Father. •…