I. ASSURANCE OF GENUINE FAITH (5:13) John writes to give Christians assurance of true saving faith. In 5:13, John writes his statement of purpose: “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.”
• Christ's warnings against false assurance (Mt. 7:21-23)
• John's 3 tests: o The test of __________________________ (4:2,3)
o The test of _____________________ (1:6,7 & 2:3-6)
o The test of _________________ (4:7,8)
II. MARKS OF FALSE FAITH (15,17) Persistence in murderous hatred and indifference toward Christians indicates a lack of true faith in Jesus Christ.
• Murderous hatred (15)
o Christ's definition of ______________ (Mt. 5:21, 22)
• Indifference toward the _________________ of ___________ (17)
III. MARKS OF TRUE FAITH (16, 17) John indicates that true love is only known through Christ. This true love is sacrificial and is expressed in practical demonstrations of concern for those in need. • Christ-like love is sacrificial (16)
• Concern for those in _______________ (17)
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Pastor Jason Ryce
Christian Love 1 John 3:15-17 Springs Reformed Church,...
Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...
