Introduction The severe mercy of God’s grace. God’s welcome of repentance. God’s grace always outruns our sin. In Christ, God displays the full measure of His undeserving goodness to sinful…
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 The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead really happened (v1-11). The Resurrection gives meaning to our faith in Jesus (v12-19). The Resurrection is the start of something greater to…
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 We must look out for spiritual scams by testing for the Truth. The Test of the true Spirit; Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. Our Assurance: We are…
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…