John has warned throughout his whole letter of the danger of following the spirit of the antichrist. He's told us Jesus is God the Son who came in the flesh, died in the flesh, and rose in the flesh. He is the true God and shows us the way to the true God. (2 Minutes/400 Words)
Read moreWhat Assurance Produces - Conviction (1 John 5:18-20)
In the final stretch of his letter, John used the phrase "we know" a few times to recap everything he's taught up to this point. There's John again, certain and confident and sure to the very end. Notice with me the three convictions John thinks will come from this letter. (3 Minutes/700 Words)
Read moreWhat Assurance Produces - Prayer (1 John 5:14-17)
Good doctrine leads to healthy action, and John believed his teaching would lead his audience to a life of confidence before God. And this is how he approached the end of his letter, explaining to them what that confidence should produce. First, prayer. Second, specific convictions. This week and next, as we draw near to the closeout or study of this letter, we will look at both. (12 Minutes/3000 Words)
Read moreFaith Unlocks Assurance And Conviction (Hebrews 11:1)
We've got one life to live, one shot at living by faith. We won't need faith in heaven. There, with God, we'll walk by sight. But the author of Hebrews knew endurance required faith living. (5 Minutes/1200 Words)
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